2.1 - Production of Waves in Open Channel Flow
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What is the definition of open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Think about where the fluid is located in relation to atmospheric pressure.
What is a free surface in open channel flow?
💡 Hint: What happens when you throw something in water?
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What is the maximum Reynolds number for laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Remember the thresholds for laminar flow classification.
True or False: Open channel flow can occur in fully filled pipes.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of open channel flow.
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A river's Reynolds number is found to be 7000. Classify the flow and explain its significance.
💡 Hint: Recall the ranges for laminar and turbulent flow.
In designing a canal, how might you consider the Froude number? What effects will it have on wave dynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about how flow regimes affect water passage and structure resilience.
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