An ordinary differential equation for velocity distribution and dip-phenomenon in open channel flows

Details An ordinary differential equation for velocity distribution and dip-phenomenon in open channel flows An ordinary differential equation for velocity distribution and dip-phenomenon in open channel flows

2011-06-05

arxiv.org/abs/1106.0876v1

Journal of Hydraulic Research, IAHR, Taylor and Francis 49, 1 (2011) 82-89

Physics

Fluid Dynamics

Scientific paper

10.1080/00221686.2010.535700

An ordinary differential equation for velocity distribution in open channel flows is presented based on an analysis of the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations and a log-wake modified eddy viscosity distribution. This proposed equation allows to predict the velocity-dip-phenomenon, i.e. the maximum velocity below the free surface. Two different degrees of approximations are presented, a semi-analytical solution of the proposed ordinary differential equation, i.e. the full dip-modified-log-wake law and a simple dip-modified-log-wake law. Velocity profiles of the two laws and the numerical solution of the ordinary differential equation are compared with experimental data. This study shows that the dip correction is not efficient for a small Coles' parameter, accurate predictions require larger values. The simple dip-modified-log-wake law shows reasonable agreement and seems to be an interesting tool of intermediate accuracy. The full dip-modified-log-wake law, with a parameter for dip-correction obtained from an estimation of dip positions, provides accurate velocity profiles.

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