16.2.4 - Flow Depth and Velocity Variations
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Define specific energy in your own words.
💡 Hint: Focus on what energy refers to in terms of fluid mechanics.
What is the Froude number for critical flow?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of Froude number.
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What is the condition for critical flow?
💡 Hint: What type of flow condition is critical flow?
True or False: Hydraulic jumps only occur in supercritical flows.
💡 Hint: Remember the flow types.
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A sluice gate controls a flow of water where the upstream depth is 2m and velocity 3m/s. After passing through the gate, calculate the downstream depth assuming a hydraulic jump occurs.
💡 Hint: Use mass and energy conservation equations.
Design a rectangular channel with a target Q of 30 m³/s. Determine the optimal width and depth that minimizes the perimeter while maintaining hydraulic efficiency.
💡 Hint: Apply calculus to find the minimum perimeter condition.
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