CORMIX - GTS is the advanced tools - sediment - software release version for state-of-the art
documentation and analysis of mixing zones,
outfall specification, design optimization,
and environmental impact assessment, analysis and visualization.
The GTS - Advance Tools Sediment release, extends the applicability of CORMIX to negatively buoyant
Modeling emphasis is placed on water column concentrations of suspended sediment and spoils deposit geometry and sediment accretion rate.
The CORMIX - GTS uses new/updated rulebase and the DHYDRO (hydrodynamic module) for the analysis of dense and/or sediment discharges in coastal environments. DHYDRO simulates dense brine and/or sediment discharges from single port, multiport diffuser, or
The CORMIX - GTS has the capability of the legacy DOS D-CORMIX and CD-CORMIX models.
CORMIX - GTS was developed in part thru cooperation with USEPA, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Bureau of Reclamation.
The model assists with the water quality analysis and prediction from suspended sediment discharges.
An example application is dredge disposal sources of suspended sediment in continuous pipeline dredging operations often referred to as "flow lane" or "in-water" disposal. It models water column dilution and suspended concentration as well as bottom accretion rates.
This rule-based expert system for turbulent buoyant jet mixing behavior covers a broad range of discharge and environmental conditions typically associated with continuous dredge disposal.
Suspended Sediment Particle Size Classes:
CORMIX - GTS includes the effects of particle settling on dredge plume behavior, with emphasis on the resulting plume density current. The model accounts for settling of five particle size fractions:
- Chunks
- Sand
- Coarse Silt
- Fine Silt
- Clay
The system models the discharge source material within the resulting density current. CORMIX - GTS predicts the water column suspended sediment and tracer concentrations in addition to dimensions of the resultant disposal plume.
Some of the special features of CORMIX - GTS include:
- Above surface discharge conditions with or without deflector plates.
- Negatively buoyant surface discharges.
- Bottom density currents with particle settling.
- Effect of bottom slope on plume behavior.
- Particle deposition rates.
- Available TOXSPOT post-processor (under development) for evaluation of metals and organic contamination of dredge spoils deposits.
USEPA had completed a Science Advisory Board (SAB) report of D-CORMIX and has recommended additional development and validation.
Within the USA, all Federal, State, Local, and Tribal regulators can get special discounted pricing. Please contact us to obtain information on current government pricing and licensing options.
The latest/current supported version is CORMIX v6.0GTS
Please review the Feature Comparison Table for features available in CORMIX v6.0GTS - VIEW
