Analysis of two coastal lagoons in Ghana

Two polluted Ghanaian lagoons are investigated and possible engineering solutions are suggested and researched.<br/>The first lagoon is the Sakumo lagoon, located between Accra and Tema. This lagoon is connected to the sea through a small culvert, which enables a limited amount of water exchange. Since a few years, fishermen have been unable to...

Influence of Tidal Turbines on the Sediment Transport in the Eastern Scheldt

There is a growing interest in tidal energy, thanks to its constant availability in comparison to other renewable energy sources. Also in the Netherlands, tidal turbines have been installed. This has been done in the storm surge barrier that is positioned in the inlet of the Eastern Scheldt. These turbines have an impact on sedimentation....

Physical Scaling of Tocardo’s Eastern Scheldt Turbines: Additional Graduation Work

Additional thesis - The largest structure of the Dutch Delta Works, that protect the Netherlands against high water levels at sea, is the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier. The Eastern Scheldt barrier is constructed as an<br/>open structure that can separate the Eastern Scheldt estuary from the North Sea. In case that water<br/>levels of +3.00...