15.3.3 - Alternative Depths
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What does Froude number indicate in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of types of flow.
Define hydraulic jump.
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in flow conditions.
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What condition defines supercritical flow?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of the three flow types.
True or False: Hydraulic jumps always signify an increase in flow energy.
💡 Hint: Consider what jumps indicate about flow stability.
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A river has a speed of 3 m/s and a depth of 2 m. Calculate the Froude number and determine the flow type.
💡 Hint: Substitute values carefully into the formula.
Design a channel that effectively utilizes alternate depths to optimize flow efficiency for a given discharge rate of 500 m³/s. What considerations should you include?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of different flow velocities.
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