title: An unsteady three-dimensional eutrophication model in Tolo harbour, Hong Kong.
abstract: The eutrophication phenomenon often leads to undesirable water quality. This paper delineates an unsteady three-dimensional finite difference numerical model for eutrophication dynamics in the coastal waters of Tolo harbour, Hong Kong, employing the numerically generated, boundary-fitted, orthogonal curvilinear grid system as well as a grid "block" technique. It models the transport and interaction of nine water quality constituents. Adjustments of values of some kinetic coefficients in the model are effected through calibration with field data. It is demonstrated that the model can reasonably reproduce the interactions amongst all the water quality constituents, the eutrophication processes and, in particular, the featured bottom water anoxic condition during the summer in Tolo harbour.
authors.affiliation: Department of Civil & Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. cekwchau@polyu.edu.hk
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Chau
mesh_terms: D005068:Eutrophication / Q000502:physiology*; D006723:Hong Kong; D008027:Light; D008954:Models, Biological; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000378:metabolism; D012623:Seawater / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000382:microbiology*; D013696:Temperature; D014872:Water Movements
chemical_list: D010758:Phosphorus; D009584:Nitrogen