Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-27-2024
Abstract
This paper explores how pollution affects the flow of the Gowanus Canal. Four scenarios are modeled to represent different phases of pollution remediation: no remediation, dredging and capping of the canal bottom, combined sewer overflow capture, and dredging and capping with combined sewer overflow capture. Dredging and capping of the canal bottom resulted in the greatest increase in velocity. Dredging and capping with combined sewer overflow capture resulted in the greatest decrease in pressure. This indicates that dredging and capping of the canal bottom may be the most efficient pollution remediation strategy and should be the focus of the cleanup efforts.
Recommended Citation
Eleanore Dzija and Carson Running. "Effects of Pollution on the Flow of the Gowanus Canal" (2024). Mechanical Engineering Student Publications. 5.
https://commons.und.edu/me-stu/5