Practice Specific Energy in Open Channel Flow - 16.2.1 | 16. Open Channel Flow III | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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16.2.1 - Specific Energy in Open Channel Flow

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is specific energy in open channel flow?

💡 Hint: Think about the components of energy in fluid flow.

Question 2

Easy

Define Froude number.

💡 Hint: It involves velocity and flow depth.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of specific energy?

💡 Hint: Consider components of energy in a flowing fluid.

Question 2

The Froude number equal to 1 indicates:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about force balance in flow.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an open channel that ensures the Froude number does not exceed 2 during peak flow. Calculate the dimensions based on given flow characteristics.

💡 Hint: Think about how to manipulate flow depth and velocity effectively.

Question 2

A sluice gate operation transitions flow from 1 m depth at 5 m/s to new conditions downstream. Calculate the new depth and velocity, assuming critical flow must be maintained.

💡 Hint: Focus on specific energy principles and continuity equations.

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