Hydrodynamic and Sedimentation Modelling for Capacity Optimization of OR1, OR2, and Fertilizer Berths at Visakhapatnam Port, India

Year : 2026 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 01 | Page : 33 51
    By

    M. Phani Kumar,

  • Kapil Walke,

  • Prabhat Chandra,

  1. Scientist & Head, Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant scientist, Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  3. Scientist, Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, Pune, maharastra, india

Abstract

This study presents comprehensive hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling undertaken to assess the impact of proposed deepening and development at the Western Arm of the Visakhapatnam Inner Harbor, India, encompassing OR1, OR2, and Fertilizer berths. The work, carried out by the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) for the Visakhapatnam Port, utilized the MIKE 21 Flexible Mesh (FM) finite-volume model to simulate hydrodynamic and siltation conditions under existing and proposed scenarios. The models incorporated tidal forcing, stream inflows, and morphological processes to evaluate the potential impacts on capacity utilization and environmental equilibrium. Results demonstrated minimal variation in tidal prisms and a marginal increase in siltation (≈3,000 m³ annually) under proposed conditions. Additional simulations on dredged material disposal revealed stable dispersion patterns, with bed thickness increases remaining within 20 cm after one month of continuous dumping. The findings confirm the technical feasibility and environmental sustainability of the proposed development, supporting the optimization of port operations while ensuring morphological stability.

Keywords: Dredging, harbor engineering, hydrodynamic modeling, MIKE 21 FM, sediment transport, siltation, Visakhapatnam Port

[This article belongs to Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management ]

How to cite this article:
M. Phani Kumar, Kapil Walke, Prabhat Chandra. Hydrodynamic and Sedimentation Modelling for Capacity Optimization of OR1, OR2, and Fertilizer Berths at Visakhapatnam Port, India. Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management. 2026; 13(01):33-51.
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M. Phani Kumar, Kapil Walke, Prabhat Chandra. Hydrodynamic and Sedimentation Modelling for Capacity Optimization of OR1, OR2, and Fertilizer Berths at Visakhapatnam Port, India. Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management. 2026; 13(01):33-51. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jowrem/article=2026/view=236380


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Volume 13
Issue 01
Received 03/12/2025
Accepted 21/01/2026
Published 24/01/2026
Publication Time 52 Days
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