Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications
Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781259696534
Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., John M. Cimbala
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 13, Problem 1CP

What is the driving force for flow in an open channel? How is the flow rate in an open channel established?

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Driving force and establishment of flow rate in open channel.

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Open channel flow is derived by gravitational force. Potential head gives kinetic energy to the fluid in open channel just like in river. Open channel flow is completely different from pipe flow as in pipe flow pressure force is the major deriving force. In the open channel flow pressure remains constant as atmospheric pressure.

In open channel flow two forces plays role in establishment of flow rate which are gravity and frictional forces. Gravity force gives energy to accelerate the motion of fluid and hence increase the flow rate on the other hand friction is responsible to decrease the flow rate. Hence, the dynamic balance between frictional and gravity gives the establishment of flow rate.

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