Simplified Design of Contractions in Supercritical Flow
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 5
Abstract
It is shown that minimization of standing waves in supercritical flow in a contraction is equivalent to simultaneous satisfaction of the momentum equation parallel to and perpendicular to the wave front, the continuity equation across the wave front, and continuity through the contraction. Solution of these four governing equations is presented in a graphical form which eliminates the necessity of trial and error in the design procedure. Finally, choking criteria are defined to assist the designer in maintaining supercritical flow through the transition.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 5 • May 1985
Pages: 871 - 875
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Copyright © 1985 ASCE.
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Published online: May 1, 1985
Published in print: May 1985
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