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[Study on simulation of clarification for Vegetative Filter Strips by VFSMOD Model].

Yin-Qun Yang¹, Huai-En Li, Dong-Qing Shi

¹Northwest Water Resources and Environment Ecology Key Laboratory of MOE, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China.

Huan Jing Ke Xue= Huanjing Kexue

|January 22, 2011

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The Vegetative Filter Strips Model (VFSMOD) accurately simulates runoff and sediment (SS) loads, showing satisfactory precision for designing effective vegetative filter strips.

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Environmental Engineering
Hydrology
Water Quality Management

Context:

Vegetative filter strips (VFS) are crucial for managing non-point source pollution.
Accurate modeling is essential for effective VFS design and implementation.
Previous models may lack sufficient validation or applicability.

Purpose:

To introduce and evaluate the Vegetative Filter Strips Model (VFSMOD).
To assess the model's applicability and performance using plot experiment data.
To determine the simulation precision of VFSMOD for outflow quantity and sediment concentration.

Summary:

VFSMOD functions and mechanisms were detailed.
Plot experiment data validated the model's performance.
Relative deviations for outflow were within +/- 15%, and for suspended solids (SS) within +/- 20%.

Impact:

The model demonstrates satisfactory simulation precision.
Determination coefficients for outflow (0.995) and SS (0.889) indicate high accuracy.
VFSMOD is a reliable tool for designing effective vegetative filter strips.