Practice Free Surface Flow - 14.3.1 | 14. Open Channel Flow | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define open channel flow.

💡 Hint: Think about environments like rivers and canals.

Question 2

Easy

What is the role of gravity in open channel flow?

💡 Hint: Consider how water flows downhill.

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Question 1

What distinguishes open channel flow from pipe flow?

  • A) Open to atmosphere
  • B) Has internal pressure
  • C) Flow is always uniform

💡 Hint: Consider the surface of the liquid.

Question 2

True or False: The pressure at the free surface in open channel flow is atmospheric.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what 'free surface' means.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A rectangular channel has a width of 2 m and a depth of 1 m. Calculate the hydraulic radius.

💡 Hint: Divide the area of flow by the total wetted perimeter.

Question 2

A canal has a flow depth of 1.5 m and velocity of 4 m/s. Calculate the Froude number and determine the type of flow.

💡 Hint: Use the gravitational constant g = 9.81 m/s² for calculations.

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