Application of the two-dimensional hydrothermal and water quality model, CE-QUAL-W2, to the chesapeake bay–conowingo reservoir

Abstract

The application of the two-dimensional hydrothermal and water quality model, CE-QUAL-W2, to the Conowingo Reservoir is presented. The performance of the CE-QUAL-W2 model was enhanced with the addition of multiple particle size settling rates, and an algorithm to account for the scour process within a reservoir. The benefit of the Conowingo Reservoir to perform sediment and nutrient trapping was determined from the calculation of removal efficiencies which showed important characteristics for this reservoir which is near the end of its useful lifespan in regards to trapping capability. © 2002 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.