Discharge Channel Research Articles

Geocryological Structure of a Giant Spring Aufeis Glade at the Anmangynda River (Northeastern Russia)

Gigantic aufeis fields serve as indicators of water exchange processes within the permafrost zone and are important in assessing the state of the cryosphere in a changing climate. The Anmangynda aufeis, located in the upstream of the Kolyma River basin, is present in the mountainous regions of Northeast Eurasia. Recent decades have witnessed significant changes in aufeis formation patterns, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of cryospheric processes. The objective of the study, conducted in 2021–2022, was to examine the structure of the Anmangynda aufeis and its glade, aiming to understand its genesis and formation processes. The tasks included identifying above- and intra-frozen taliks, mapping groundwater (GW) discharge channels, determining permafrost base depth, and assessing ice thickness distribution. Soundings using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), capacitively coupled electrical resistivity tomography (CCERT), and the transient electromagnetic (TEM) method were employed. GW discharge channels originating from alluvial deposits and extending to the aufeis surface within river channels were identified through GPR and verified through drilling. Deep-seated sources of GW within the bedrock were inferred. CCERT data allowed us to identify large and localized frozen river taliks, from which water is forced onto the ice surface. According to the TEM data, the places of GW outlets spatially coincide with the zones interpreted as faults.

Management of an urban lagoon. Study case: Ilusiones Lagoon, Tabasco, Mexico

As a delta, Tabasco, located in the Mexican southeast, is susceptible to flooding. The city of Villahermosa, the capital of Tabasco, is not an exception. The most recent event occurred in November 2020, when an excess of rain provoked an urban lagoon to exceed its levels. The lagoon discharges at a river by a diversion channel controlled by a culvert. To analyze it, a hydraulic model -HEC RAS V6.0- was used. Precipitation, flow, and level data recorded during 2020 were used to simulate four scenarios: I) one culvert of 1.5 m x 1.75 m (current situation); II) three culverts of 1.5 m x 1.75 m; III) three culverts of 2 m x 2.5 m; and IV) one culvert of 10 m x 2.5 m. The dimensions of the culverts were subject to the available physical space of the discharge channel. It was found that the best performance was achieved with scenario II. This result is contrasting because this alternative is not the largest as might be expected; it is also encouraging because it improves the performance of this lagoon. With this proposal, we reduce the damage by 75.31%, which means 296 homes are protected. Finally, the proposed methodology can guide designers and decision-makers to evaluate hydraulic works in urban lagoons like those presented in this work.

Impact of Airflow Rectification on Spreading Uniformity for UAV-Based Multichannel Pneumatic Granular Fertilizer Spreader

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are an important part of smart farms and have been widely used in granular fertilizer spreading. The multichannel pneumatic granular fertilizer spreader (MPGFS) has the advantages of light weight and precision spreading, and has been applied to UAV variable rate fertilization. Based on the problem that the airflow field disorder of the existing MPGFS reduces the uniformity of spreading, the aim of this study was to further improve the performance of the MPGFS through rectification. The computational fluid dynamics and discrete element method (CFD-DEM) and coupling simulation method were used to study the characteristics of the airflow field and fertilizer particle motion, and a honeycomb rectifier and grid rectifier were developed. The aperture of the honeycomb rectifier and the grid size of the grid rectifier were optimized. Then, the test bench was built to test the consistency of the discharge rate of each channel and the spreading uniformity of the MPGFS. The simulation results of the existing MPGFS showed that the airflow provided by the axial flow fan was rotational, and this caused the particles’ motion to be skewed in the shrinkage section, so the discharge rate of each channel was inconsistent. The airflow field analysis results of the shrinkage section showed that the airflow rotation was reduced after the rectification of the honeycomb rectifier and the grid rectifier. The bench test results showed that the coefficient of variation (CV) of each channel discharge rate of the existing MPGFS was 20.16%, the optimal honeycomb rectifier was 13.07%, and the optimal grid rectifier was 5.27%. The bench test results of spreading uniformity show that the CV of spreading uniformity of the existing MPGFS was 15.32%, the optimal honeycomb rectifier was 15.81%, and the optimal grid rectifier was 8.02%. The grid rectifier spread pattern was more reasonable and the CV of uniformity was better. This study demonstrated that the use of a grid rectifier to rectify the airflow field of MPGFS can effectively improve its spreading uniformity, which was of guiding significance for the design and research of MPGFS.

Analisis Kapasitas Sistem Saluran Drainase (Studi Kasus Drainase Jalan Siliwangi Kota Batam)

Batam City is one of the cities in the Riau Archipelago Province with the largest population growth. Along with the development of the city and the increase in population, the need for public facilities and infrastructures also need to be developed, such as on Jalan Siliwangi. Jalan Siliwangi is one of the roads in the Batu Besar area, Nongsa sub-district in Batam city which is experiencing problems with the drainage system. Drainage is a technical measure to prevent excess water due to high rainfall intensity and drain it to a collection point. Rainfall intensity is a condition where rain is highly concentrated and occurs at a certain time. This research was conducted to know whether the Siliwangi Road drainage channel is working optimally so that it can accommodate water during high rainfall. This analysis uses the Gumbel method using extreme values. The extreme values of rain intensity that will be taken into account are several return periods, namely 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 years. The calculated channel discharge using location data is Q = 0.5637 m3/second, while the planned discharge calculated using rainfall data is Q = 2.064 m3/second. From the results of the analysis of the dimensions of the planned canal found in the field, it does not meet the design capacity so waterlogging occurs, where the height and width of the planning canal are larger. By using the frequency distribution formula of the Gumbel and Log Person Type III methods for the calculation and application of parameters related to the analysis of average data, standard deviation, and determining the frequency of rainfall for the T-year return period in the discussion above, it can be concluded that the drainage channel on Jalan Siliwangi Batam unable to prevent inundation or flooding during high rainfall.

Optimizing Energy Efficiency of Dielectric Materials’ Electrodischarge Dispersion as One Sustainable Development Green Trend

Increasing the energy efficiency of production processes is closely related to minimizing the impact on the environment and is one of the priorities of the concept of sustainable development. Electric discharge is an effective tool for multilevel grinding of non-metallic materials in various working fluids and obtaining coarse and fine suspensions. We introduce the technique for calculating the electrotechnological parameters necessary for energy-efficient electric discharge dispersion. This technique considers the strength characteristics of the crushed material (dispersed phase) and the electrical conductivity of the working fluid (dispersed medium). It is also essential to consider the energy stored in the capacitor bank, the energy criterion, the critical value of the working fluid’s electrical strength, the radius of the high-voltage electrode point, and the distance from the discharge channel axis to the disintegration object. All this allows obtaining a given granulometric composition of the dispersed phase with minimal energy consumption. Experiments confirmed the validity of the proposed calculation technique. We obtained the water-brown coal suspension with a given dispersion two times faster and consumed four times less energy in comparison with the known methods that did not take into account the electrical conductivity of the working liquid and the mechanical strength of the crushed material.

Optimizing the Flood Limit Water Level of Reservoirs in Sediment-Laden Rivers under Changing Water and Sediment Conditions: A Case Study of the Xiaolangdi Reservoir

Optimizing the flood limit water level (FLWL) of reservoirs in sediment-laden rivers under changing water and sediment conditions is an important research topic that could improve comprehensive utilization benefits. Because reservoir operation has multiple objectives in sediment-laden rivers, this study established a water–sediment mathematical model, a comprehensive benefit evaluation model, and an evaluation index system. Taking the Xiaolangdi Reservoir of the Yellow River as an example, the operation mode of the FLWL under changing water and sediment conditions was studied. Under the scenarios of incoming sediment amounts of 300–800 million tons, when using the operation mode of gradually raising the FLWL, the sediment retention period was 4–13 years longer; the lower average annual siltation of the downstream channel and minimum bank-full discharge of the downstream channel after 50 years was larger by 150–260 m3/s than the operation mode of raising the FLWL at one time. However, with enhanced benefits of sediment blocking and siltation reduction, other benefits such as water resources supply, hydropower generation, and ecological improvement are reduced. The average annual number of days that do not meet the downstream water resources supply requirements, irrigation, and ecological improvement was increased by 0.64–2.16 days, and 91–197 million kW·h reduced average annual hydropower generation. The critical amount of incoming sediment was 350 million for conversion between the two FLWL operation modes, and it will increase to 450 million tons if the incoming runoff of the Yellow River increases by 20%. After constructing the Guxian Reservoir in the middle of the Yellow River, the critical amount of incoming sediment will increase to 600 million tons. This study is of great significance for improving the utilization efficiency of water resources and promoting the socio-economic development of river basins.

Discharge estimation in a compound channel with converging and diverging floodplains using ANN–PSO and MARS

Abstract The discharge estimation in rivers is crucial in implementing flood management techniques and essential flood defence and drainage systems. During the normal flood season, water flows solely in the main channel. During a flood, rivers comprise a main channel and floodplains, collectively called a compound channel. Computing the discharge is challenging in non-prismatic compound channels where the floodplains converge or diverge in a longitudinal direction. Various soft computing techniques have nowadays become popular in the field of water resource engineering to solve these complex problems. This paper uses a hybrid soft computing technique – artificial neural network and particle swarm optimization (ANN–PSO) and multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS) to model the discharge in non-prismatic compound open channels. The analysis considers nine non-dimensional parameters – bed slope, relative flow depth, relative longitudinal distance, hydraulic radius ratio, angle of convergence or divergence, flow aspect ratio, relative friction factor, and area ratio – as influencing factors. A gamma test is carried out to determine the optimal combination of input variables. The developed MARS model has produced satisfactory results, with a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of less than 7% and an R2 value of more than 0.90.

IMPROVEMENT LIFETIME OF THE HALL THRUSTER THROUGH MAGNETIC SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

The object of research in this work is electromagnetic processes in the anode of a Hall thruster. The expansion of the requirements for the total impulse of Hall thrusters emphasizes the need to develop high-performance Hall thrusters, the operational life of which is determined by the amount of time during which the thruster can operate before the plasma in the channel damages the magnetic system. After complete erosion of the dielectric output from the discharge channel, the ion plume interacts with the inner and outer magnetic poles and causes progressive erosion of the magnetic conductor. A new magnetic topology called "magnetic shielding" has been described to reduce channel erosion. The purpose of the work is to increase the lifetime of the Hall thrusters by optimizing the parameters and topology of the magnetic field in the thruster.
 The use of modern programs makes it possible to determine the azimuthal distribution and configuration of the magnetic field in the acceleration channel and in the peripheral zone of the thruster, as well as obtain results that are close to real ones. In this regard, in this work, the method of mathematical modeling was chosen as a research method for conducting research on the magnetic field of the Hall thruster. The quantitative relationship between the magnitude and configuration of the magnetic field, thruster operation parameters, length, and the position of the ionization and acceleration layer in the discharge channel of the Hall thruster, which determines the boundaries of the erosion zones of the walls of the discharge chamber, was determined, namely: - it was established that the boundaries of the erosion zones on the outer and inner walls of the discharge chamber from the anode side are at the intersection of one "boundary" line of force of the magnetic field with the walls, the discharge voltage, the shape of the magnetic lens, the amount of induction and the material of the discharge chamber; - the position of this "limit" line of force is determined by the value along the middle line of the discharge chamber.

Discharge Randomness and Attraction Process of Epoxy Surface on Discharge Channel in SF6 Gas Under Uniform Electric Field

It is generally believed that due to the electric field distortion effect and the photoemission process of the solid surface, the discharge channel near the solid surface trends to develop along the surface than that in bulk gas. One way to improve insulation performance is to avoid the solid surface from participating in the gas discharge process. However, the mechanism of the solid surface’s effect on the gas discharge process is still unclear. In this paper, we recorded high-speed framing pictures of the discharge process in SF6 gas near the epoxy surface under lightning impulse voltage in the uniform electric field. The arc pictures show that the attraction effect of the solid surface to the discharge channel is related to the surface shape, gas gap height, and distance from the discharge channel to the solid surface. Besides, discharge randomness also plays a role, which is more obvious in the cylinder insulator than in the conical insulator, for the surface with conical shape could easily attract and arrest the discharge channel to its surface. According to the pictures of discharge process near the cylinder surface, we found that the photoemission process occurs in the streamer stage but has little effect on the attraction effect. The leader initiates after the streamer bridges the gas gap, and its random stepped walk could induce the attraction effect from the solid surface: only when the random stepped leader deflects close to the solid surface, the discharge channel could be further attracted to the solid surface by the electrostatic force, especially its normal component. The result indicates that there are three points to prevent the solid surface from participating in the gas discharge process and further improve insulation performance: choose a cylinder shape (avoid a conical shape), keep the surface away from the high electric field area where discharge may start, and reduce the normal component of the surface electric field.

The effect of initial electrons generation approaches on nanosecond pulsed breakdown characteristics.

In this paper, the effects of initial electrons generation approaches on nanosecond pulsed breakdown characteristics are analyzed. Based on the numerical simulations with a 3D PIC-MCC model, the impacts of field-enhancement factor and initial electron concentration on nanosecond pulsed breakdown characteristics are investigated. Three types of switches are designed and subjected to testing under pulse voltages with rise times of 40, 70, and 120ns, respectively. The results can be summarized as follows. First, the field-enhancement factor and initial electron concentration have significant influences on the development of the discharge channel. Second, the cathode-grooved self-triggered switch exhibits lower breakdown time delay jitter than the hemispherical self-breakdown switch at low pressure, while the differences in jitter between the two switches become negligible at high pressure. Third, the cathode-grooved self-triggered switch shows a lower breakdown time delay jitter compared to the pre-ionization self-triggered switch for pulse voltages with rise times of 40 and 70ns. Conversely, this trend reverses for pulse voltage with a rise time of 120ns. Finally, the breakdown time delay jitter for both the cathode-grooved self-triggered switch and the pre-ionization self-triggered switch has been reduced, and both switches are suitable for different operating requirements and conditions.

Multi-channel electrical discharge machining of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V with semiconductor electrodes

Titanium alloys are extensively used in aerospace and medical engineering owing to their exceptional mechanical properties and biocompatibility. For a long time, the low thermal conductivity of titanium alloys has made them difficult to machine with conventional approaches. Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a nonconventional method for machining difficult-to-cut materials. However, it is not possible to achieve high-quality surface finish while simultaneously maintain high machining efficiency. This paper introduced a new EDM approach to obtain high surface quality in machining titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V with discrete semiconductor electrodes by utilising a new multi-channel discharge principle to disperse the discharge energy. To explore the dissimilarities in discharge characteristics between semiconductor electrodes and traditional copper electrodes, continuous discharge waveforms of both electrodes were compared. Through modelling the discharge equivalent circuit and analysing workpiece surface using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), it was discovered that, due to the unique electrical properties of the semiconductor, it is possible for semiconductor electrodes to form multiple discharge channels. The outcomes reveal that the utilization of semiconductor electrodes can disperse discharge energy and enhance surface quality without sacrificing material removal rate compared to the use of conventional copper electrodes.

Numerical simulation study on pile expansion by shock waves of electrical wire explosion in liquids

Compaction of the soil around the borehole filled with cement paste can build shaped pile foundations, effectively enhancing the bearing capacity of the pile foundations. Shock waves of electrical wire explosion in liquids can compact the soil and build expanded pile foundations, which has broad industrial application prospects. Electrical wire explosion in liquids has the advantages of high efficiency, good repeatability and controllability. In order to analyze the mechanism of pile expansion by electrical wire explosion in liquids, in this paper, a comprehensive test platform for pile expansion by electrical wire explosion was established, the voltage and current of the discharge channel were measured. The expanded piles were built through multiple discharges, and the size and bearing capacity of the piles were measured. Based on the finite element numerical method, a three-dimensional model of soil compaction by shock waves was established, and the material parameters, model dimensions were reasonably determined. The propagation and attenuation processes of shock waves in cement paste and soil were simulated, and the soil compaction process was obtained. The cumulative effect of pile expansion under multiple shock wave actions was analyzed and compared with test results.

Surface roughness effects on electrochemical anodization behavior of binderless tungsten carbide and oxide boundary generation

Electrochemical anodization has been utilized to reduce the surface hardness of Tungsten Carbide (WC) so that to increase its machinability. In this study, experiments have been conducted to illustrate the impact of surface roughness on electrochemical anodization of binderless WC. Anodization was performed on binderless WC that had different surface roughness by applying a constant voltage and utilizing Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) as the electrolyte. Oxide generation mechanism during the anodization process has been analyzed in detail, through the investigation of current behavior, surface characterization, surface hardness reduction, surface profile change. It has been observed that during the anodization process, multiple peaks in current curves were produced as a result of discharge channels, induced by the cavities at oxide-substrate interface. When the electric barrier is broken, there was an increase in the formation of oxide layers. Hardness decreased significantly across all substrate conditions. Pristine WC substrate had a robust hardness of 33.34 GPa, while non-polished, semi-polished, and polished substrates had 8.26, 9.545, and 9.411 GPa, respectively. These findings demonstrate the significant impact of anodization on WC's mechanical characteristics, resulting in a 71.6 % decrease in hardness across substrate states. A hypothesis has been presented to describe the overall anodization behavior and boundary oxide generation mechanism of binderless WC. Polished WC substrates have lower surface roughness, indicating more controlled and homogeneous anodization as compared to non-polished and semi-polished WC substrates. The present study enhances the understanding of the impact of surface roughness on the electrochemical anodization of binderless WC, which will further facilitate its incorporation with machining techniques.

Discharge estimation using brink depth over a trapezoidal-shaped weir

A weir is an accurate hydraulic structure for estimating water discharge in open channels and rivers. It can be constructed with a standard shape with vertical upstream and downstream faces or it can be modified by inclining one or both weir faces to enhance its hydraulic characteristics. In this study, the feasibility of using the brink depth over a trapezoidal-shaped weir (yb) for discharge estimation was experimentally investigated for free flow conditions. The experimental work involved the use of three lengths of the weir crest, L (10, 20, and 30) cm, and four different slopes (37°, 54°, 75°, and 90°) for both upstream and downstream faces, each with different water discharge. In addition, the effect of channel bed slopes on the water head over the weir (h) and the brink depth (yb) was investigated. The results indicated that the (yb) can be used for discharge estimation with good accuracy for a trapezoidal-shaped weir instead of water head over the weir (h), which is usually used in estimating water over the weir, as (yb) does not affect by the channel bed slope and insignificantly affected by changing the upstream and/or downstream face angle, contrary to the (h). Hence, an empirical equation for estimating water discharge based on (yb) with different upstream and downstream slopes was developed and examined using some available previous studies data. The mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) between (yc/L) with (yb/L) and between the measured and estimated discharge is 4.73% and 7.02%, respectively.

Analisis Kapasitas Saluran Drainase pada Wilayah Padat Penduduk dengan Menggunakan Rational Modification Method

Merauke City, as a city in a growth and development period, cannot be separated from various problems. The provision of inadequate city facilities and infrastructure is one of the factors in the situation, drainage, for example. Generally, drainage handling in Merauke City is not comprehensive, so it has yet to handle the problem of inundation or flooding entirely. In residential areas around Estuary 3, puddles or floods are often found whenever rain is high enough intensity. Given that the city of Merauke, including in a flat area or the absence of elevation differences, makes one of the causes of waterlogging or flooding. This study aims to determine the capacity of estuary drainage channels in 3 Merauke Regency to accommodate or drain planned flood discharge. The research method used in this study is the rational method. This study uses two analyses, namely hydrological analysis and hydraulics analysis, where hydrological analysis a carried out to determine planned flood discharge by calculating daily rainfall using probability distribution and hydraulics analysis to determine channel capacity discharge by calculating cross-sectional dimensions. Based on the results of the study shows that segment 1 to segment 10 has different capacity discharge (Qs) and flood discharge (Qr). Segment 1 is one of the channel segments capable of accommodating or draining planned flood discharge with a capacity discharge of 5.51"m" ^"3" "/sec" and flood discharge of 2.07 "m" ^"3" "/sec" (Qs>Qr). In segment 7, which is the segment with the minor channel discharge, namely channel capacity discharge (Qs) of 0.004 "m" ^"3" "/sec" and plan flood discharge (Qr) of 0.78"m" ^"3" "/sec" then, the channel is unable to accommodate or drain plan flood discharge (Qr > Qs). And for other segments, the track cannot adjust or drain the planned flood discharge (Qs<Qr) with a capacity discharge between 0.003-0.05 "m" ^"3" "/sec" with a deliberate flood discharge of 0.21-1.19 "m" ^"3" "/sec" .

Magnetic Properties of Lightning‐Induced Glass Produced From Five Mineral Phases

AbstractThe physical properties of minerals are modified by the high temperatures of volcanic lightning during explosive eruptions. Alteration involves rapid heating and volatilization, melting, and fusion of ash grains within the discharge channel, followed by rapid quenching into new glassy textures. High current impulse experiments reveal that lightning alters not only the morphology and mineralogy of volcanic ash but also its magnetic properties. We investigate lightning‐induced magnetic changes in five igneous minerals (<32 μm powders of albite, labradorite, augite, hornblende, and magnetite) by comparing hysteresis parameters before and after impulse experiments conducted at peak currents of 25 and 40 kA. Both the paramagnetic and ferrimagnetic behaviors of the samples were altered, which we interpret as a superposition of two processes. (a) Rapid melting allows iron contained within inclusions of Fe‐oxides and Fe‐bearing silicates to diffuse into the newly formed melt, thereby increasing the paramagnetism of the resulting glass. (b) Nucleation and growth of magnetite from the newly formed melt increases the ferrimagnetic behavior of the post‐experimental samples. Nominally non‐Fe‐bearing silicates like albite and labradorite have significantly increased paramagnetism and ferrimagnetism. Fe‐bearing silicates like augite and hornblende contain higher concentrations of ferrimagnetic inclusions, from which Fe diffuses into the newly formed melt, thereby increasing paramagnetism while decreasing ferrimagnetism. Experiments conducted on magnetite produced new magnetite crystals with dendritic habits. Although specific to volcanic ash, these results provide important insights into the magnetism of other materials affected by lightning on Earth, the Moon, and throughout the solar system.

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation on Magnesium AZ31 with Sepiolite as Inhibitor Carrier for Improved Corrosion Protection

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in an alkaline silicate electrolyte containing nanosized sepiolite fibers was carried out on magnesium alloy AZ31. The mineral fibers were loaded with different corrosion inhibitors and incorporated in situ during the PEO treatment. The composition and microstructure of the PEO coatings were investigated by SEM. It was shown that the fibers are located on the surface as well as inside the “weak spots” of the coating, i.e., pores and discharge channels. The fixation of the particles is caused by sintering due to the heat developed during the PEO treatment. Investigations using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and linear sweep voltammetry in 0.01 M NaCl solution confirmed an improvement of the corrosion protection. The use of the inhibitors shifts the critical pitting potential in the anodic direction. Regarding efficiency, cerium-loaded sepiolite showed the best behavior by shifting the pitting potential by +0.9 V.

ANALISIS DAYA TAMPUNG AIR PADA SALURAN DRAINASE DI LINGKUNGAN ART CENTRE KOTA DENPASAR

Flood is a natural event that can have a negative impact, for example, causing health problems and the safety of living things. The drainage channel studied in this study is the Tukad Kelandis River which stretches from Jl. Katrangan to Jl. Nusa Indah which crosses the Denpasar City Art Center. In 2021 there was a flood at the Art Center, the impact was flooding under the Ksiranawa Building where the art exhibition was held. For this problem, it is necessary to conduct a study (research) on the profile of the flood front as a flood prevention measure. Before modeling the water level profile with HEC-RAS, when estimating the capacity of the drainage channel, a quantitative method must be calculated, namely by measuring the condition of the canal in the case study. From the results of flood simulations with return times of 2, 5, 10, 20 and 25 years. The results of the evaluation of the current channel discharge at all points of the channel experienced flooding with return periods of 2, 5, 10, 20 - 25 years because the results of the current channel discharge and water level exceeded. The profile is shown in the results at all channel points where the sum of the actual water level (E.G., level) and water level feet (W.S. level) is greater than the capacity of the water discharge in the channel. In addition, at the water level (Crit. W.S.) in the Sta. 2 is 5.05 m, which is less than (W.S. level) which is 6.69 m, so the flow is supercritical.

Effective Government Management of Flood Discharge in Drainage Channels using HEC-RAS 6.3.1 Application

Flooding remains one of the most significant natural disasters affecting communities around the world. Proper management of flood discharge in drainage channels is essential to mitigate its impacts on public safety, infrastructure, and the environment. In recent years, advancements in hydrodynamic modeling tools, such as the Hydraulic Engineering Center's River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) 6.3.1, have provided governments with powerful tools to analyze and manage flood discharges effectively. This research aims to investigate the role of government-led management strategies in handling flood discharge within drainage channels using the HEC-RAS 6.3.1 application. The study assesses how the application's features and capabilities can be harnessed by governmental agencies to make informed decisions and implement effective flood management plans. The research methodology involves a combination of field surveys, data collection, and computer simulations using the HEC-RAS 6.3.1 software. Geographic information systems (GIS) data, topographical surveys, and historical flood records are utilized to calibrate and validate the model's accuracy. Various flood scenarios are simulated to assess the performance of different government-led management strategies. The findings of this study reveal that the integration of HEC-RAS 6.3.1 with government-led management approaches enhances the understanding of flood dynamics within drainage channels. The application facilitates the identification of critical flood-prone areas, prediction of potential flood events, and evaluation of flood mitigation measures. The government can utilize this valuable information to formulate more effective flood management policies and allocate resources efficiently.

PERENCANAAN TEKNIS DRAINASE JALAN SAUDARA KOTA MEDAN

ABSTRACTJalan Saudara which is located in Medan Kota Subdistrict the city of Medan with the boundary between the Jalan SM Raja intersection and the Jalan Bahagia intersection with a length of 743 m is very prone to flooding, especially during the rainy season. The dimensions of the drainage channels are small and vary between open and closed channels. Drainage problems on your road a) The area of the inundation area is 1000 meters, b) The width of the inundation area is 6 m, c) The inundation height is 20 cm, d) Inundation duration is 15 minutes, e) Inundation frequency is every heavy rain and f) The causes of flooding are due to the dimensions of the canal small and there is a blockage of several damaged culverts. The aim of the research is to design the dimensions of the drainage channels along Jalan Saudara so that they can accommodate all water waste activities and are expected to overcome flooding in the area. The methodology is carried out by analyzing hydraulics and hydrological analysis to determine the calculation of maximum rainfall, rainfall intensity, time of concentration and discharge of runoff, flow velocity in drainage channels, design of channel discharge, and design of channels. The calculation results obtained a) The intensity of maximum rainfall with the analysis of various methods, it was found that the Log Pearson III method was the best used. This was done by statistical tests with chi-square and with Smirnov-Kolmogorov, b) The detailed design of the drainage using precast concrete in the form of a closed U-Ditch with dimensions of 120 cm x 100 cm with a height varying between 120 cm and 160 cm. c) At a certain point, drainage using Box culverts with dimensions of 150 cm x 100 cm with a height of 150 cm.Kewords: Saudara Street, Drainage, Technical Planning