Understanding Hydraulic Jumps What is Hydraulic Jump? A hydraulic jump occurs when rapidly flowing water at a shallow depth suddenly transitions to slowly flowing water at a greater depth. This abrupt change creates a dramatic turbulent roller and energy dissipation,…
Froude number in Open Channel Flow Introduction In the study of open-channel hydraulics, few dimensionless parameters are as fundamental and revealing as the Froude number. Named after William Froude, a 19th-century naval architect, this parameter serves as the gateway to…
Open Channel Flow Think about a river flowing downstream or water running through an irrigation ditch after rain. You’ve seen water in open channels your whole life, but you probably didn’t realize they’re fundamentally different from water flowing through pipes.…
Series and Parallel Pipe Systems In hydraulic engineering, pipe networks rarely consist of single, uniform pipes. Instead, real-world systems involve complex arrangements of pipes with varying diameters, lengths, and materials. Understanding how these pipes interact when connected is fundamental to…
Water Distribution Systems A water distribution system is the network of pipelines, storage facilities, and appurtenances that delivers treated water from the source to consumers. The configuration and layout of this network significantly impact its efficiency, reliability, and operational characteristics.…
Fluid Flow Measurement What is Fluid Flow Measurement? Fluid flow measurement means finding the volume (or mass) of fluid passing a given point over time. The most common form is volumetric flow rate: Q=A⋅vQ = A \cdot vQ=A⋅v Where:Q =…
What is Relative Equilibrium of Fluids? Relative equilibrium occurs when a fluid mass moves as a rigid body – meaning there’s no relative motion between fluid particles, even though the entire fluid mass may be accelerating or rotating. Think of…
understanding Weirs in Fluid Mechanics Weirs are one of the simplest and most practical tools in open channel flow. In many rural places such as rural irrigation systems, remote streams, small treatment plants; there’s no budget for sensors or flow…
Principles of Fluid flow, Discharge and Continuity Equation Basic Principles of Fluid Flows Conservation of Mass It states that “Matter cannot be created nor destroyed.” Conservation of Energy It states that “Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. Conservation of Momentum…
Principle Behind Stability of Floating Bodies In Fluid Mechanics, fundamentals of stability on floating bodies are crucial when planning to build ships, floating bridges, and sea platforms. A floating body can stay steady at its new position after tilting (stable), drift…
