VOF Model for Simulation of a Free Overfall in Trapezoidal Channels
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 132, Issue 4
Abstract
In the past, solutions to open channel flow problems involving free surfaces were generally found on the basis of experimental data or through the development of theoretical expressions using simplified assumptions. The volume of fluid (VOF) turbulence model is applied to obtain characteristics of three-dimensional open channel flows involving free surfaces. In particular, the VOF model is used to determine the pressure head distributions, velocity distributions, and water surface profiles for the free overfall in a trapezoidal open channel. The predictions of the proposed model are validated using existing experimental data.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 132 • Issue 4 • August 2006
Pages: 425 - 428
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Apr 11, 2005
Accepted: Sep 29, 2005
Published online: Aug 1, 2006
Published in print: Aug 2006
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