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Hydromechanics VVR090
Governing equation:
dy So S f = dx 1 Fr 2
(previously Sf = 0 was studied)
u2 H = z+ y+ 2g
Differentiating with respect to distance:
dH dz dy = + + dx dx dx
d (u 2 / 2g ) dx
dH = S f dx dz = So dx
For a given flow rate:
(bottom slope)
d (u 2 / 2g ) dx
Q 2 dA dy Q 2T dy dy = 3 = 3 = Fr 2 gA dy dx gA dx dx
dy So S f = dx 1 Fr 2
Resulting equation:
Hydrostatic pressure distribution is assumed (streamlines should be reasonably straight and parallel).
Assumptions made when solving the gradually varied flow equation: The head loss for a specific reach is equal to the head loss in the reach for a uniform flow having the same R and u. Manning equation yields.
n 2u 2 S f = 4/3 R
The slope of the channel is small No air entrainment Fixed velocity distribution Resistance coefficient constant in the reach under consideration
If y < yN, then Sf > So If y > yN, then Sf < So If Fr > 1, then y < yc If Fr < 1, then y > yc If Sf = So, then y = yN
Water surface profiles may be classified with respect to: the channel slope the relationship between y, yN, and yc.
Profile categories: M (mild) S (steep) C (critical) A (adverse) 0 < So < Sc So > Sc > 0 So = Sc So < 0
=> dy/dx > 0 2: yN > y > yc => So < Sf and Fr < 1 => dy/dx < 0 3: yN > yC > y => So < Sf and Fr > 1 => dy/dx > 0
=> dy/dx > 0 2: yc > y > yN => So > Sf and Fr > 1 => dy/dx < 0 3: yc > yN > y => So < Sf and Fr > 1 => dy/dx > 0
dy So S f = dx 1 Fr 2
Flow Controls
Locations in the channel where the relationship between the water depth and flow rate is known (or controllable). Controls: determine the depth in channel either upstream or downstream such points. usually feature a change from subcritical to supercritical flow occur at physical barriers, for example, sluice gates, dams, weirs, drop structures, or changes in channel slope
dy So S f = dx 1 Fr 2
Solutions must begin at a control section and proceed in the direction in which the control operates. Gradually varied flow may approach uniform flow asymptotically, but from a practical point of view a reasonable definition of convergence is applied.
Uniform Channel
Prismatic channel with constant slope and resistance coefficient. Apply energy equation over a small distance Dx:
d u2 y+ = So S f dx 2g
Express the equation in difference form:
u2 y + = ( So S f ) x 2g
Over the short distance Dx assume that Mannings equation is suitable to describe the frictional losses (Sf):
n 2u 2 S f = 4/3 R
The equation to be solved may be written:
x =
So ( n 2u 2 / R 4 / 3 )
( y + u 2 / 2g )
mean
yi ui
yi+1 Reach i
ui+1 Dxi
xi =
2 y + u / 2g ) (
So ( n u / R 4 / 3 )
i +1 2 2
( y + u2 / 2g )
i +1/ 2
All quantities known at i. Assume yi+1 and compute Dxi (ui+1 given by the continuity equation).
Example 6.1
A trapezoidal channel with b = 6.1 m, n = 0.025, z = 2, and So = 0.001 carries a discharge of 28 m3/s. If this channel terminates in a free overfall, determine the gradually varied flow profile by the step method.
yN 2 b = 6.1 m
1 Q = AR 2 / 3 So n A = ( b + zy N ) y N P = b + 2 yN 1 + z 2 R=
( b + zyN ) yN
b + 2 yN 1 + z 2
yN = 1.91 m
Fr = 1 =
u Q = gD Ac gAc / Tc
Ac = ( b + zyc ) yc T = b + 2 zyc
yc = 1.14 m
and so on
xi =
S f ,i +1/ 2 1 = ( S f ,i +1 + S f ,i ) 2
2 y + u / 2g ) (
i +1
( y + u2 / 2g )
So S f ,i +1/ 2
n 2u 2 S f = 4/3 R
finite difference
Semi-Analytic Approach
Find solution in terms of closed-form functions (integrals). Employ suitable approximations to these functions or some look-up tables.
Trial-and-Error Approach
Well-suited for computations in non-prismatic channels. Channel properties (e.g., resistance coefficient and shape) are a function of longitudinal distance. Depth is obtained at specific x-locations. Apply energy equation between two stations located Dx apart (z is the elevation of the water surface):
u2 z + = S f x he 2g u12 u22 z1 + = z2 + + S f x + he 2g 2g
1 S f = (S f1 + S f 2 ) 2
Equation is solved by trial-and-error (from 2 to 1): 1. Assume y1 u1 (continuity equation) 2. Compute Sf (and he, if needed) 3. Compute y1 from governing equation. If this value agrees with the assumed y1, the solution has been found. Otherwise continue calculations.
Example 6.4
A trapezoidal channel with b = 20 ft, n = 0.025, z = 2, and So = 0.001 carries a discharge of 1000 ft3/s. If this channel terminates in a free overfall and there are no eddy losses, determine the gradually varied flow profile by the trial-and-error step method.
yN 2 b = 20 ft
Solution Table
Stn. z y A u u2/2g H1 R Sf Sfav
Dx
hf
H2 105.20
7.69 0.92 105.54 3.24 0.00347 0.00509 116 0.590 105.79 6.85 0.73 105.75 3.48 0.00251 0.00461 116 0.535 105.73
5.71
0.51 106.85 3.89 0.00150 0.00153 490 1.14 107.59 0.385 107.34 4.21 0.00103 0.00130 490 0.97 107.42
u2 y + = ( So S f ) x 2g
Suitable for application on a computer (small length steps Dx might be needed). Can be applied for completely arbitrary channel configurations and properties.
Lake
Critical section
Hydraulic jump
Lake
Critical section at inflow to channel. Normal water depth occurs some distance downstream in the channel with Fr > 1 (yN < ycr). A hydraulic jump develops before water is discharged to the downstream lake. Q in the channel depends on H1 and critical section.
No critical section
Lake
Downstream water level is high enough to cause damming effects to the upstream lake. No critical section occurs in the inflow section. y > ycr > yN in the channel. Q depends on H1 and H2.
Lake
uniform flow
non-uniform flow
Mild slope and long channel implies that normal water depth occurs with yN > ycr. Normal water depth is also attained in the inflow section to the channel. Non-uniform flow develops in the downstream part of the channel before discharge to the lake. Q depends on H1 and yN in the inflow section.
Non-uniform flow
A short channel implies that normal water depth will not occur and y > yN > ycr. Non-uniform flow develops in the entire channel because of the downstream effects of the lake. Q depends on H1 and H2.
Jump
Sluice gate cause damming upstream affecting inflow from lake. Discharge from sluice gate depends on upstream water surface elevation over gate opening. Supercritical flow occurs downstream the gate, followed by a hydraulic jump before the downstream lake is encountered. Q depends on H1 and sluice gate properties.
1. Flow from a reservoir to a long, steeply sloping channel 2. Flow from a reservoir to a long, mildly sloping channel 3. Flow from a reservoir to a short, mildly sloping channel where a downstream water level affects the flow in the channel 4. Flow from a reservoir to a short, steeply sloping channel where a downstream water level affects the flow in the channel
Lake
Critical section occurs in inflow section. Employ energy equation from lake surface to inflow section.
2 ucr H1 = ycr + 2g ucr Fr = 1 = gycr
uniform flow
non-uniform flow
Normal depth occurs in inflow section. Employ energy equation from lake surface to inflow section.
2 uN H1 = y N + 2g 1 2 / 3 1/ 2 u N = RN So n
Flow from Reservoir to Short, Mildly Sloping Channel; Downstream Water Level Affects Flow in Channel
Lake Lake
non-uniform flow
Downstream lake water level affects inflow from upstream lake. Non-uniform flow prevails. Q depends on H1 and H2. Assume Q = Q1. Do a step calculation from downstream lake water level to inflow section. Employ energy equation from inflow section to upstrem lake water level. H1 is regarded as unknown. Calculate for a new flow Q2 which gives a new upstream lake water level.
Make a plot of H1 as a function of Q. Determine the correct Q based on the actual upstream lake water level H1.
Flow from Reservoir to Short, Steeply Sloping Channel; Downstream Water Level Affects Flow in Channel
Lake Lake
Non-uniform flow
Hydraulic Jump
Non-uniform flow
Critical section at inflow to channel. Make a step calculation from upstream lake and downstream lake. The hydraulic jump occur where the jump equation is satisfied.
y2 1 = y1 2 y1 1 = y2 2
( (
1 + 8 Fr12 1
1 + 8 Fr22 1