The velocity distribution in an open channel could be approximated as in Figure: 2. Determine the kinetic energy correction factor a and momentum correction factor B for this velocity profile. u
The velocity distribution in an open channel could be approximated as in Figure: 2. Determine the kinetic energy correction factor a and momentum correction factor B for this velocity profile. u
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Transcribed Image Text:The velocity distribution in an open channel could be approximated as in Figure: 2.
Determine the kinetic energy correction factor a and momentum correction factor B for this
velocity profile.
u
u
u
aD
Figure: 2
b) For the following pressure distribution (Figure: 3) in an open channel flow, calculate the [
effective piezometric head. Use the hydrostatic pressure distribution as the reference.
hi
kyy
Elev. Zo
Kyhı
Pressur
Figure: 3
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