Outflow Uniformity along a Continuous Manifold
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 134, Issue 9
Abstract
The analytical solution of the differential-form momentum equation for the outflow distribution along a continuous multiple-port diffuser is derived. The solution is verified by comparison with available experimental data. The outflow patterns along the diffuser are determined by the range of two dimensionless parameters, which measure the effects of wall friction and port momentum, respectively. A concept of flow uniformity of lateral discharge is explored, and an analytical formula for the evaluation of uniformity is derived. A simple formula is also proposed which may be useful in the design of the multiple-port diffuser.
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Acknowledgments
The financial support from the National Science Council of Taiwan, R.O.C. (Grant No. NSC 86-2611-E008-002) is acknowledged. The manuscript benefitted greatly from reviews and constructive comments by reviewers and editors.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 134 • Issue 9 • September 2008
Pages: 1383 - 1388
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: Jun 20, 2006
Accepted: Oct 2, 2007
Published online: Sep 1, 2008
Published in print: Sep 2008
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