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Modeling of a Low Head Hydroelectric Project

by Stanley DE. Johnson, Burgess & Niple Ltd, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Soil Properties Evaluation from Centrifugal Models and Field Performance

Abstract:

In order to shorten the time to develop a hydroelectric project at the Corps of Engineers Hannibal Lock and Dam on the Ohio River for the City of New Martinsville, West Virginia, a turnkey construction contract was used. The contract specified physical modeling. Two fixed bed models were required, built at scales of 1:120 and 1:40. In addition, dynamic similitude had to be achieved in both models. The model testing required a number of modifications to the conceptual design in order to meet the required hydraulic performance criteria. These modifications were then transferred into the prototype design which was being done at the same time.

Subject Headings: Hydro power | Hydraulic models | Physical models | Locks (dam) | Hydrologic models | Hydraulic design | Head (fluid mechanics) | Ohio River | West Virginia | Virginia | United States

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