Hydrodynamic Analysis for Burulus Lake before & after Radial Channel Construction

Ahmed Hany, Fatma Akl, Mona Hagras Ahmed Balah , Abdel Mohsen Elmongey

Burulus, Mike 2D, Radial Channel, Hydrodynamic.

Egypt has numerous lakes (wetlands) with different types in depths and shapes. Burulus, one of the main lakes, is the second largest coastal lakes and wetland in Egypt. Recently, the Egyptian Government has made great efforts for the rehabilitation and restoration of the northern lakes and wetlands in attempt to improve their environmental conditions and restore their economic value. Among these efforts is Burullus Lake Rehabilitation Project, which has started in 2018 covering the inlet and the eastern part of the lake and aims to improve the water quality and fish production in the lake mainly by enhancing water exchange between the lake and the sea through dredging and side protection works.

Mike software was used as 2D model to check the hydraulic parameter before and after the recent constructed project in Burulus lake.