Title
Experimental Investigation of Discharge Capacity of Labyrinth Weirs with and without Nappe Breakers
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Labyrinth weirs provide higher discharge capacity than conventional weirs, with the ability to pass large flows at comparatively low heads. Labyrinth weirs are primarily used as spillways for dams where the spillway width is restricted. In recent years, many research investigations have considered the hydraulic performance of labyrinth weirs, particularly as dependent on the geometric features. The previous work has improved the design basis for such weirs. However, their design still requires experimentally derived and generalized performance curves. It is especially important to observe the behavior of the weir nappe to ensure the design provides hydraulic optimization and to account for pressure fluctuations, possible vibrations, resonance effect, noise and flow surging. In the present study, discharge coefficients were experimentally determined for both circular labyrinth weirs and sharp crested trapezoidal labyrinth weirs of varying side wall angle (α). Additional studies were completed with nappe breakers included to reduce the impact of vibration on the labyrinth weirs. In general, the test data indicated that nappe breakers placed on the trapezoidal labyrinth weirs and circular labyrinth weirs reduced the discharge coefficient by up to 4% of the un-amended weir.
Disciplines
Civil Engineering | Hydraulic Engineering
Recommended Citation
Bilhan, Omer; Emiroglu, Emin; and Miller, Carol J., "Experimental Investigation of Discharge Capacity of Labyrinth Weirs with and without Nappe Breakers" (2016). Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research Publications. 32.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/ce_eng_frp/32
Comments
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY). Version of record available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/wjm.2016.67017