DIFFUSION AND DISPERSION IN NARROW OPEN CHANNEL FLOW

Shape Effects and Definition of Hydraulic Radius in Manning 's Equation in Open Channel Flow

In the Manning equation the hydraulic radius can be defined as the cross-section dimension of the shape. In pipe flow the bed shear stress is assumed to be uniformly distributed along the wetted perimeter which cannot be true in open channel flow. Hence, three approximation of the true boundary shear-stress distribution are examined and more practical conveyance depth or resistance radius formu...

Periodic Particle Clustering in Narrow Channel Flow

This project involved a preliminary investigation of the periodic clustering of particles in narrow channels under thin film flow. Motivated by particle clustering in runoff after a storm, we constructed an experiment to observe particle clustering behavior. The particle size is comparable to channel width. The channel can be varied in width and angle of inclination. Flow rate can also be varie...

Impact of the Confluence Angle on Flow Field and Flowmeter Accuracy in Open Channel Junctions

Open channel junction is one of the most common hydraulic structures that are used in various practical situations such as sewer, drainage, and flood control systems. Knowing the fluid flow behavior, is one of the most important topics in designing the efficient open channel junctions. The complexity and deviation of flow in the junction’s zone disrupts the proper functioning of the flowmeter d...

Electroosmotic flow and dispersion in open and closed porous media

Interface Approximation of Darcy Flow in a Narrow Channel

Here u(x, t) is the fluid flux, p(x, t) the pressure, and g(x) is the gravity force, the storeage rate term c(x) is (slight) compressibility and porosity of the fluid and porous medium with sources F (x, t). The density factor has been dropped from each term of (1.1b). The flow resistance a(x) is fluid viscosity times the inverse of permeability of the porous medium. The system (1.1) is supplem...