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Author(s): M. Heidarpour; M.R. Chamani
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Keywords: Weirs; cylindrical weirs; velocity profile; potential flow; irrotational flow; curved bed; discharge coefficients
Abstract: Assuming that the flow field over the crest of a cylindrical weir is irrotational, a method was developed to predict the velocity distribution on the basis of the potential flow past a cylindrical weir obstacle. Predictions according to Dressler's theory over a curved bed are also presented for comparison. Physical models of cylindrical weirs with various radii and heights were considered. Velocity distributions were measured with a Prandtl tube. The proposed method agrees well with most of the experimental observations. The weir discharge coefficient was determined as a function of total head of approach flow and the crest radius
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00221686.2006.9521719
Year: 2006