16.3.1 - Subcritical Flow
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What is the Froude number for a subcritical flow?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of subcritical flow.
Define specific energy in the context of fluid flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the components of energy.
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What is the Froude number of a subcritical flow?
💡 Hint: Reference the definition of subcritical flow.
True or False: Hydraulic jumps only occur in subcritical flows.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of flows result in jumps.
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Analyze a situation where a river downstream of a dam transitions from supercritical to subcritical. Calculate the energy losses if the upstream conditions are a velocity of 15 m/s and depth of 1.5 m.
💡 Hint: Refer to hydraulic jump principles and energy conservation.
Design a spillway considering hydraulic jumps and energy dissipation. Discuss how the design can minimize erosion.
💡 Hint: Review best practices for spillway designs considering specific energy.
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