EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON A NEW SYSTEM OF DRAINAGE DUCTS IN A RESERVOIR

Abstract

A new method has been developed to resolve water-quality environment problems in water reservoirs utilizing flow characteristics of flow networks, defined as a system of mutually intersecting flow passage. In this paper, an experimental study was conducted to investigate flow characteristics in a new system of drainage ducts using X-shaped intersecting ducts in a reservoir model. Flow characteristics of the new drainage system are disclosed, which can be utilized to enhance a mixing and a suction effect in the intersecting ducts. It will lead to the improvement of problems for the selective withdrawal and the reservoir sedimentation.