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Open Channel Flow

The document describes an experiment to determine Manning's coefficient for open channel flow. It provides background on Manning's equation and uniform flow. The objective is to measure the channel width, depth, and slope to calculate the roughness coefficient. The procedure outlines setting the channel gradient and flow, taking measurements, and calculating Manning's n.

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Open Channel Flow

The document describes an experiment to determine Manning's coefficient for open channel flow. It provides background on Manning's equation and uniform flow. The objective is to measure the channel width, depth, and slope to calculate the roughness coefficient. The procedure outlines setting the channel gradient and flow, taking measurements, and calculating Manning's n.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CC303 HYDRAULICS 1
HYDRAULICS LABORATORY
EXPERIMENT H5 : Open Channel Flow
OBJECTIVE : - To Determine Manning's Coefficient, n, for open channel
flow.
Theory:

Uniform flow in a channel is such that the Where,


channel width and depth of water is the same m = mean hydraulic = A/P (m)
at any section along the flow. Hence, the A = cross-sectional area (m2)
velocity, v can be determined by using the P = wetter perimeter (m)
Manning’s equation :- b = base (m)
d = depth of water (m)
v = m 2/3 i 1/2 i = bed slope
n = Manning’s roughness coefficient
n
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Manning’s roughness coefficient, n shows the degree of roughness of a surface channel. Although these
values vary with depth, but it is not so obvious and can be regarded as a constant for the channel of the same
material.
The general features of a channel are thus:

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CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CC303 HYDRAULICS 1
HYDRAULICS LABORATORY
EXPERIMENT H5 : Open Channel Flow
OBJECTIVE : - To Determine Manning's Coefficient, n, for open channel flow.

Apparatus:
a) Open Channel
Demonstration Apparatus
b) Caliper
c) Steel Rule
d) Weir Plate

1. Channel element 2.5 m


2. Flow channel element
3. Groove for overflow weir
4. Outflow segment Open Channel Demonstration
5. Tank with outflow valve Apparatus
6. Flow meter
Procedure:
7. Shut-off valve
1. Make sure the channel is
8. Bearing pedestal with fixed
horizontal.
centrifugal pump and switch
2. Measure the channel width at
box
mid-length of the channel. Ready? click / enter
9. Pressure line
3. DO NOT place 2 weir plate in the
10. Outflow valve with measuring overflow groove (record this) Set 1: Fix Gradient
glands 4. Power-up the main supply and
11. Inclination adjustment device 6. Use the inclination
start the pump. adjustment device
5. Open-up the inlet valve slowly to to fix the channel
Ready? click / enter
obtain a flow (start with a small gradient to 2.5%.
flow).
Continue? Click / enter
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CC303 HYDRAULICS 1
HYDRAULICS LABORATORY
EXPERIMENT H5 : Open Channel Flow
OBJECTIVE : - To Determine Manning's Coefficient, n, for open channel flow.
Procedure:
7. Let the flow equilibrate for 30 seconds.
8. Set the flow to about 4 m3/hr, this is the first reading value.
9. Let the flow equilibrate for 30 seconds and measure the water
level using the gauge at mid-channel length.
10. Repeat step 8 with consecutive increment of 1 m3/hr flow, and
step 9 until 5 readings are obtained. Ready ? click / enter
Set 2: Fix Flow
11. For the next set of experimental readings, fixed the flow to 7 15. Close down the inlet valve fully, and
m3/hr, (record this). switch off the pump first followed by
the starter switch.
12. Set the channel elevation to 0.5%. Let the flow equilibrate for
16. Switch off the main. Return all items
30 seconds.
to their respective place.
13. Measure the water level using the gauge at mid-channel length.
14. Repeat step 12 with consecutive increment of 0.5% channel Ready ? click / enter
elevation, and step 13 until 5 readings are obtained. Ready ? click / enter
DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS AND GRADING
- The Laboratory Conduct
(b) Psychomotor skills: CLO2 - Carry out laboratory (c) Affective skills: CLO3 - Group Dynamics
test.
1. Teamwork (A2) 5 / 5
1. Student preparedness (P2) 5 / 5 2. Leadership (A3) 5 / 5
2. Ability to follow direction (P3) 5 / 5 Sub-Total 35 / 35
3. Demonstrate knowledge of tools (P3) 5 / 5
4. Level of needed assistance (P4) 5 / 5
5. Time Management (P2) 5 / 5
Thank you.

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