Jet trajectory of flow-separating slot-type flip bucket

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Tian ◽  
Jianhua Wu ◽  
Zhun Xu ◽  
Fei Ma

Abstract A flip bucket is a common element used to dissipate energy for release works. For the purpose of avoiding excessive scour and flow choking, the slot-type flip bucket was developed. In this paper, a flow-separating slot-type flip bucket (FSSFB) is proposed on this basis, which can divide the approach flow into three branches by dividing walls, and thus generate two small, completely separated jets resulting in better energy dissipation performance and reduced scour. Based on model tests, the jet trajectory of the FSSFB is investigated. Considering the local head loss from the flow passing the dividing walls, the take-off velocity is amended for calculating the jet trajectory using the projectile method. Based on fitting analysis, the head loss coefficient is a function of the relative width b/B, the relative angle θ/β of the slot and the Froude number Fro of the approach flow. Finally, an empirical relationship for the head loss coefficient is provided, and the error in the calculation of jet trajectory is less than 10% for the FSSFB.

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 062009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas J. Adam ◽  
Giovanni De Cesare ◽  
Anton J. Schleiss ◽  
Sylvain Richard ◽  
Cécile Muench-Alligné

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 1306-1310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minnan Liu ◽  
David Z Zhu

In the design of diversion tunnels, culverts, and pressurized conduits, the outlet head-loss coefficient is generally assumed to be 1.0. However, the head loss can be reduced if a transitional expansion is added to the conduit outlet. This paper studies the reduction in the outlet loss coefficient by using the wingwalls at the tunnel outlet. The best wingwall diffusion angle is found to be 8°, which gives an outlet loss coefficient of 0.62-0.81 with a wingwall length of 2D, with D being the height of the tunnel. A wingwall length of 2D is also found to be suitable, as further increase in length only reduces the outlet loss coefficient marginally. An illustrating example shows that by adding wingwalls of 8° and a length of 2D the headwater level is decreased by 9-22% compared to the case without wingwalls for the same discharge.Key words: outlet, loss coefficient, diversion tunnel, wingwall, diffusion angle.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yu ◽  
Lixin Xu ◽  
Liang Zhang

A tuned liquid column damper (TLCD) is a more effective form of passive control for structural vibration suppression and may be promising for floating platform applications. To achieve good damping effects for a TLCD under actual working conditions, factors that influence the damping characteristics need to be identified. In this study, the relationships between head loss coefficients and other factors such as the total length of the liquid column, opening ratio, Reynolds number, Kc number, and horizontal length of the liquid column were experimentally investigated. By using a hydraulic vibration table, a vibration test system with large-amplitude motion simulation, low-frequency performance, and large stroke force (displacement) control is devised with a simple operation and at low cost. Based on the experimental method of uniform design, a series of experimental studies were conducted to determine the quantitative relationships between the head loss coefficient and other factors. In addition, regression analyses indicated the importance of each factor affecting the head loss coefficient. A rapid design strategy of TLCD head loss coefficient is proposed. This strategy can help people conveniently and efficiently adjust the head loss coefficient to a specified value to effectively suppress vibration.


Author(s):  
Giuliani Prado ◽  
Rafael R. Bruscagin ◽  
Adriano C. Tinos ◽  
Edmilson C. Bortoletto ◽  
Denise Mahl

ABSTRACT This study aimed to iteratively set the local head loss coefficient of the Naan® micro-sprinkler, model 7110 Hadar, installed in a lateral irrigation line. To evaluate the total head loss along the lateral line, tests were performed using a rigid PVC pipe with an inner diameter of 15.8 mm, 12 m in length, and 24 micro-sprinklers inserted along the pipe, regularly spaced 0.5 m. In the tests carried out for four micro-sprinkler nozzle diameters (0.9, 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2 mm) and six inlet pressure head values (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 m) in the line, the pressure head difference between inlet and outlet in the pipe and the discharge of each emitter along the pipe were measured. The head loss computation was performed by the step-by-step procedure, starting from the downstream end to the upstream end of the line; since varying the local head loss coefficient values iteratively, the total head loss measured in the tests was equal to the calculated. For the different working conditions of the inlet pressure head and the micro-sprinkler nozzle diameter, the local head loss coefficient had values from 0.051 to 0.169. Relating the discharge values measured and estimated along the lateral line, the confidence coefficient of 0.9991 was verified, and the calculation procedure was considered optimal.


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