Weber Criterion Research Articles

Model studies of vortex formation at hydraulic structures

1. The vortex formation is determined by criteria which are part of Eq. (11) with allowance for the Weber criterion. 2. In respect of FrH, ReH and WeH there are self-modelling areas characterized by conditions of Eq. (12). 3. At the areas of self-modelling in respect of FrH, ReH and WeH, and for a case of a geometric similarity between a model and the prototype, the vortex formation is modelled in accordance with Froude number for a rotary motion. 4. For each R* there exists a minimum value of a discharge coefficient which is attained with Γsp → ∞. Practically, there exists a certain Γcr value above which the decrease of μ is insignificant.