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A Rocky Mountain Project Intake/Discharge Channel Flow Simulation Study

by C. Y. Wei, Harza Engineering Co, Chicago, United States,
John Boknecht, Harza Engineering Co, Chicago, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Waterpower '91: A New View of Hydro Resources

Abstract:

A two-dimensional depth-integrated finite element flow model was applied to evaluate pumping and generating flow conditions at the Rocky Mountain Project powerhouse intake/discharge channel. Several alternative channel designs were analyzed. For each alternative design, the potential flow separation and formation of a circulating eddy were assessed. A circulating eddy that was observed near the powerhouse entrance in the physical model of the selected design was closely duplicated. The results obtained from this study were used to determine the necessary channel improvements.

Subject Headings: Water intakes | Power plants | Finite element method | Two-dimensional models | Hydro power | Fluid flow | Channels (waterway) | Rocky Mountains

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