Practice Formation of Hydraulic Jumps - 16.4.1 | 16. Open Channel Flow III | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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16.4.1 - Formation of Hydraulic Jumps

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a hydraulic jump.

💡 Hint: Think about flow conditions and energy transitions.

Question 2

Easy

What does a Froude number greater than one indicate?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition and significance of the Froude number.

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Question 1

What occurs during a hydraulic jump?

  • Flow remains unchanged
  • Flow transitions from supercritical to subcritical
  • Flow stops

💡 Hint: Think about the flow types described.

Question 2

True or False: The Froude number is used to distinguish between two types of fluid flow.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the function of the Froude number.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A pipe discharges water into a rectangular channel with an upstream velocity of 15 m/s and a flow depth of 0.5 m. Calculate the downstream velocity and flow depth when a hydraulic jump occurs.

💡 Hint: Use hydraulic jump equations to determine variables.

Question 2

Design a spillway considering the energy loss during a hydraulic jump, specifying the dimensions and flow expected during peak rain events.

💡 Hint: Consider specific energy relationships in designs.

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