15.3.2 - Specific Energy Curve
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Define specific energy.
💡 Hint: Think about what components make up the total energy.
What is the Froude number used for?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's a dimensionless number.
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What does specific energy consist of?
💡 Hint: Recall the components that make up total energy in fluid mechanics.
True or False: Subcritical flow occurs when the Froude number is greater than 1.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions we've discussed regarding flow regimes.
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Design a canal section that can support a flow rate of 250 m³/s while maintaining critical flow conditions. Calculate the necessary width and depth.
💡 Hint: Recall the critical depth equations and apply them to find optimal parameters.
Evaluate the implications of constructing a series of small dams on a river's course in terms of specific energy and flow conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy loss increases with changes in flow conditions and how it impacts fish and sediment transport.
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