Laboratory study of stilling basin using trapezoidal bed elements

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-420
Author(s):  
Thair Al-Fatlawi ◽  
Nassrin Al-Mansori ◽  
Nariman Othman

When designing dam spillway structures, the most significant consideration is the energy dissipation arrangements. Different varieties of baffle blocks and stilling basins have been used in this context. However, the hydraulic jump form of stilling basin is considered to be the most suitable. The main objective of this research was to introduce four different baffle block shapes (models arranged from A to D, installed at slopes 0.00, 0.04, 0.06 and 0.08 in the stilling basins). To illustrate the consequences for the qualities of pressure-driven bounce, each model was attempted in the bowl. The trials applied Froude numbers between 6.5 and 9.2. The puzzle square model D provided the best outcomes compared to the models A, B, C and smooth. Model D with different models at inclines 0.00, 0.04, 0.06 and 0.08 was used to consider the impacts of perplex hinders on water driven-bounce when bed slants were changed. When the model D baffle used instead of a smooth bed at 0.08 slope, the reduction in y2 / y1 reached 12.8%, and Lj / y1 was 18.9%. Among the different bed slopes, a normal decrease in y2 / y1 ranged from approximately 10.3%, whereas the normal decrease in Lj / y1 was about 13.8% when the model D baffle was used instead of the model A baffle with a horizontal slope bed of 0.00. The results show that the new shapes led to a decrease in sequent profundity proportion and length of jump proportion; however, the energy dissipation proportion increased.

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 03005
Author(s):  
Ali Abbas ◽  
Haider Alwash ◽  
Ali Mahmood

The construction of stilling basin with adverse slope change the characteristics of hydraulic jump such as sequent depth ratio, length of jump ratio, length of roller and energy dissipation ratio, consequently the dimensions of stilling basin are changed, also using baffle blocks with different configurations develop these characteristics. In this study different shapes of baffle block (models (A), (B), (C) and (D)) installed in the stilling basins at adverse slopes (- 0.03, - 0.045, - 0.06) in addition to horizontal bed, all these models are tested in the stilling basin to show their effects on the characteristics of hydraulic jump, the experiments applied for the range of Froude number (Fr1) between 3.99 and 7.48. The baffle block model (D) showed good results when compared with models (B) and (C), therefore it used with arrangement of (single and double row) and compared with baffle block model (A) at slopes (0, - 0.03, - 0.045, - 0.06) to study the effects of baffle blocks on hydraulic jump when bed slopes are changed. In general using baffle block caused a reduction in sequent depth ratio, length of jump ratio and the length of the roller, but the energy dissipation ratio increased.


Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1758
Author(s):  
Juan Macián-Pérez ◽  
Francisco Vallés-Morán ◽  
Santiago Sánchez-Gómez ◽  
Marco De-Rossi-Estrada ◽  
Rafael García-Bartual

The study of the hydraulic jump developed in stilling basins is complex to a high degree due to the intense velocity and pressure fluctuations and the significant air entrainment. It is this complexity, bound to the practical interest in stilling basins for energy dissipation purposes, which brings the importance of physical modeling into the spotlight. However, despite the importance of stilling basins in engineering, bibliographic studies have traditionally focused on the classical hydraulic jump. Therefore, the objective of this research was to study the characteristics of the hydraulic jump in a typified USBR II stilling basin, through a physical model. The free surface profile and the velocity distribution of the hydraulic jump developed within this structure were analyzed in the model. To this end, an experimental campaign was carried out, assessing the performance of both, innovative techniques such as the time-of-flight camera and traditional instrumentation like the Pitot tube. The results showed a satisfactory representation of the free surface profile and the velocity distribution, despite some discussed limitations. Furthermore, the instrumentation employed revealed the important influence of the energy dissipation devices on the flow properties. In particular, relevant differences were found for the hydraulic jump shape and the maximum velocity positions within the measured vertical profiles, when compared to classical hydraulic jumps.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 961-973
Author(s):  
Nassrin Jassim Hussien Al-Mansori ◽  
Thair Jabbar Mizhir Alfatlawi ◽  
Khalid S. Hashim ◽  
Laith S. Al-Zubaidi

Stilling basins can be defined as energy dissipaters constructed of the irrigation systems. This study aims at investigating the performance of the new seven baffle blocks design in terms of reducing the dimensions of stilling basins in irrigation systems. In order to assess the hydraulic efficiency of a new model for baffle block used in stilling basins, a Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has conducted. The results of this study demonstrate that the performance of the new baffle block, in term of hydraulic jump length reduction and hydraulic energy dissipation, it's better than standard blocks. However, the ratios of the drag resistance attributed to the new baffles block (FB / F2) have been larger than that applied on the normal block. It was found that the new block dissipates the energy by 9.31% more than the concrete block, and decreases the length of the hydraulic jump by 38.6% in comparison with the standard blocks. However, the new block maximizes the drag force ratio by 98.6% in comparison with the standard baffle blocks. The findings indicated that in terms of energy reduction and dissipation in the length of the hydraulic jump, the new block is superior to the other kinds.


Water ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1801
Author(s):  
Qiulin Li ◽  
Lianxia Li ◽  
Huasheng Liao

The depth of the stilling basin with shallow-water cushion (SBSWC) is a key factor that affects the flow regime of hydraulic jump in the basin. However, the specific depth at which the water cushion is considered as ‘shallow’ has not been stated clearly by far, and only conceptual description is provided. Therefore, in order to define the best depth of SBSWC and its relationship between the Froude number at the inlet of the stilling basin, a large number of experiments were carried out to investigate SBSWC. First of all, 30 cases including five different Froude numbers and six depths were selected for which large eddy simulation (LES) was firstly verified by the experiments and then adopted to calculate the hydraulic characteristics in the stilling basin. Finally, three standards, based on the flow regime of hydraulic jump, the location of the main stream and the energy dissipation rate, were proposed to define the best depth of SBSWC. The three criteria are as follows: (1) a complete hydraulic jump occurs in the basin (2) the water cushion is about 1/10–1/3 deep of the stilling basin, and (3) the energy dissipation rate is more than 70% and the unit volume energy dissipation rate is as high as possible. It showed that the best depth ratio of SBSWC (depth to length ratio) was between 0.1 and 0.3 and it also indicated the best depth increased with the increase in Froude number. The results of the work are of significance to the design and optimizing of SBSWC.


Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Francisco Macián-Pérez ◽  
Rafael García-Bartual ◽  
Boris Huber ◽  
Arnau Bayon ◽  
Francisco José Vallés-Morán

Adaptation of stilling basins to higher discharges than those considered for their design implies deep knowledge of the flow developed in these structures. To this end, the hydraulic jump occurring in a typified United States Bureau of Reclamation Type II (USBR II) stilling basin was analyzed using a numerical and experimental modeling approach. A reduced-scale physical model to conduct an experimental campaign was built and a numerical computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was prepared to carry out the corresponding simulations. Both models were able to successfully reproduce the case study in terms of hydraulic jump shape, velocity profiles, and pressure distributions. The analysis revealed not only similarities to the flow in classical hydraulic jumps but also the influence of the energy dissipation devices existing in the stilling basin, all in good agreement with bibliographical information, despite some slight differences. Furthermore, the void fraction distribution was analyzed, showing satisfactory performance of the physical model, although the numerical approach presented some limitations to adequately represent the flow aeration mechanisms, which are discussed herein. Overall, the presented modeling approach can be considered as a useful tool to address the analysis of free surface flows occurring in stilling basins.


2021 ◽  
Vol 930 (1) ◽  
pp. 012029
Author(s):  
V Dermawan ◽  
Suhardjono ◽  
L Prasetyorini ◽  
S Anam

Abstract Flow conditions on overflow systems can result in construction failure, mainly due to the high flow energy. Stilling basin at downstream of the spillway is useful for reducing flow energy. It can reduce the destructive force of water flow. Controlling the hydraulic jump is an important part that includes the jump’s energy, length, and height. The physical hydraulic model was carried out with several series, by making a series of bottom lowering of horizontal and USBR II stilling basin. The experimental study is expected to represent flow behavior in the overflow system regarding flow conditions and energy dissipation. Based on the analytical calculation of flow velocity, the amount of flow energy that occurs at each control point is calculated. The control points are the starting point of the spillway, the chute way toe, and flow depth after the hydraulic jump. The energy loss can be calculated for each control point, while the efficiency of energy dissipation on stilling basin is calculated at the downstream flow depth after the hydraulic jump. Velocity calculated by dividing discharge per unit width by water depth which is based on the flow depth measurement data in the hydraulic model.


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (08) ◽  
pp. 1950051
Author(s):  
X. J. Ma ◽  
Y. L. Yan ◽  
G. Y. Li ◽  
M. Geni ◽  
M. Wang

The stilling basin has been one of the most powerful hydraulic structures for the dissipation of the flow energy. Meshfree and particle methods have special advantages in modeling incompressible flows with free surfaces. In this paper, an integrated smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method is developed to model energy dissipation process of stilling basins. The integrated SPH includes the kernel gradient correction (KGC) technique, the dynamic solid boundary treatment, [Formula: see text]-SPH model and density reinitialization. We first conducted the simulations of dam-breaking and hydraulic jump to validate the accuracy of the present method. The present simulation results agree well with the experimental observations and numerical results from other sources. Then the discharge process of stilling basin with baffle-blocks is simulated with the integrated SPH. It is demonstrated that the detailed discharge process can be well captured by this method. The energy dissipation effect of stilling basin could be significantly improved by the baffle-blocks. The structure and position of the baffle-block directly affect the energy dissipation effect, while the height of the baffle-block has big influence on the drainage capacity.


Author(s):  
Rollin H. Hotchkiss ◽  
Emily A. Larson ◽  
David M. Admiraal

Riprap and concrete stilling basins are often built at culvert outlets to keep high-energy flows from scouring the streambed. Two simple alternatives to large basins are examined: a horizontal apron with an end weir and a drop structure with an end weir. The two designs are intended to reduce the flow energy at the outlet by inducing a hydraulic jump within the culvert barrel without the aid of tailwater. This research examines the jump geometry and the effectiveness of each jump type and proposes a design procedure for practicing engineers. The design procedure is applicable to culverts with approach Froude numbers from 2.6 to 6.0. Both designs are effective in reducing outlet velocity 0.7 to 8.5 ft/s (0.21 to 2.59 m/s), momentum 10% to 48%, and energy 6% to 71%. The design layouts allow easy access for maintenance activities.


1989 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 489-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter C. Nettleton ◽  
John A. McCorquodale

A total of 120 tests of forced radial flow hydraulic jumps have been analyzed in order to develop curves and equations for the design of radial stilling basins. The jump depth, the water surface profile, wave amplitudes, the allowable flare angle, and the jump length are defined in terms of entrance conditions, the baffle position, and the baffle height. An example design is given and compared with a USBR (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation) Type III stilling basin. Key words: forced hydraulic jump, radial flow, design, stilling basins, baffles, radial hydraulic jump, circular hydraulic jump.


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