Thermodynamics of saline and fresh water mixing in estuaries
The mixing of saline and fresh water is a process of energy dissipation. The freshwater flow that enters an estuary from the river contains potential energy with respect to the saline ocean water. This potential energy is able to perform work. Looking from the ocean to the river, there is a gradu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Earth System Dynamics |
| Online Access: | https://www.earth-syst-dynam.net/9/241/2018/esd-9-241-2018.pdf |