The PARTRACK model for calculation of the spreading and deposition of drilling mud, chemicals and drill cuttings

摘要

A model has been developed for the calculation of the spreading and deposition on the bottom of drilling mud and cuttings as well as the spreading of chemicals in the free water masses. The calculations are based on the 'particle' approach, combined with a near field plume model and with the possibility of applying external fields for the horizontal advection of the particles. The model consists of a plume mode and a far-field mode. The plume mode takes into account effects form water stratification on The near-field mixing, ambient currents and geometrical configuration of the outlet.