Practice Prof. Subashisa Dutta - 16.1.1 | 16. Open Channel Flow III | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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16.1.1 - Prof. Subashisa Dutta

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define specific energy in the context of open channel flow.

💡 Hint: Think about the components of energy that relate to depth and velocity.

Question 2

Easy

What is a hydraulic jump?

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions where speed changes significantly in water flow.

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Question 1

What is the formula for specific energy?

  • E = y + v²/2g
  • E = y² + v/2g
  • E = y + 2gv

💡 Hint: Recall the components contributing to total energy in open channel flow.

Question 2

True or False: A hydraulic jump occurs when flow decreases velocity.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of water flow in different conditions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A rectangular channel has a width of 5 meters and a flow depth of 3 meters. If the flow velocity is 8 m/s, calculate the specific energy. What type of flow is it?

💡 Hint: Use the specific energy formula and recall the definition of Froude number.

Question 2

How does the design of a circular channel differ from that of a rectangular channel? Consider scalability and maintenance in your explanation.

💡 Hint: Think about the practical implications of channel shapes in engineering practices.

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