Three-Dimensional Velocity Distribution at Open-Channel Diversions

by A. Jacob Odgaard, Univ of Iowa, Iowa City, United States,
Vincent S. Neary, Univ of Iowa, Iowa City, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract:

A study is underway to develop an improved understanding of the 3-D flow pattern at 90° diversions. The main goal is to explain, via the velocity distribution, the behavior of sediment transport in the vicinity of a diversion, in particular the formation of sand bars, which is an acute problem at many power plant water intakes. Velocity data obtained in a laboratory set-up are presented and discussed.

Subject Headings: Velocity distribution | Three-dimensional flow | Fluid velocity | Open channels | Flow patterns | Flow measurement | Fluid flow | Sediment transport

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