CIVL151 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Experiment 1: Hydraulic Jump 1. Definition Hydraulic jump is a phenomenon that a rapidly flowing stream suddenly becomes a slowly flowing stream with a larger cross-sectional area. In other words, there is a depth increase for a hydraulic jump to exist by definition. 2. Objective 1) A prediction of whether or not a hydraulic jump can occur; and 2) To find the depths and velocity at the upstream and at the downstream; and 3) To calculate the energy loss through the hydraulic jump. 3. Theory There are two equations to describe the hydraulic jump. One is the conservation of mass and the other is the conservation of linear momentum. - Conservation of mass It is because the flow rate is constant in section 1 and 2. Therefore, Q1 Q2 V1 A1 V2 A2 ( width b same) V1 h1 V2 h2 Figure 1: A hydraulic jump in a channel flow. - Conservation of linear momentum Newton’s second law states that the net force acting on a body in any fixed direction is equal to the rate of increase of momentum of the body in that direction. Fx F1 F2 g h12 h2 g 2 Q (v 2 v1 ) 2 2 h2 1 8v 2 1 1 1 h1 2 gh1 Note : Q is flow rate per unit width. Here, we define Fr - v1 gh1 and Fr is called the Froude Number. Type Will hydraulic jump occur? h2 > h1 Super-critical flow Yes/No Fr =1 h2 = h1 Critical flow Yes/No Fr < 1 h2 < h1 Sub-critical flow Yes/No Froude No. Depth Fr > 1 Energy dissipation The energy will be loss in the hydraulic jump and the energy loss is hL (h2 h1 ) 3 4h1 h2 (You should approve this equation by yourself and show it in the report!) (All dimensions are in SI units.) 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Experimental Procedure Adjust the channel to horizontal position and start the pump. Wait until water level rises in the tank to the highest level mark of the tank (several cm from the top). Allow a short interval of time between each adjustment of the pump to allow the water level to stabilize. Otherwise the water tank may be overtopped. Then a supercritical flow can be seen throughout the entire length of the channel. Let it run for a few more minutes to ensure stability. Then place a straight edged ruler on the outside walls of the channels to measure the heights h, h1 and h2 and take the readings of v and v2 from the computers. Slowly reduce the pump to adjust the level of water to certain levels, which are marked in the water tank. By using different water levels by adjusting the pump to adjust the water to a lower level mark, repeat step 4 to 5 for at least 6 times. 5. 1. 2. 3. Result and calculation Please derive theory from 1st principle. Please calculate and plot relevant graphs to show your results. Discuss assumptions of the theory and possible experimental errors. (Please refer to your lecture notes, textbook or other related materials) 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. Deadline for report submission Each group of students MUST submit one report to pigeon hole outside TA office (Rm2126) 2 weeks after the date of experiment. The report should be typed and well-written. Poorly-written report will be returned for resubmission. Copying is not allowed and reference must be clearly stated at the end of report. ZERO marks WILL be given if cases of plagiarism are found. Experiment Record (Hydraulic Jump) Group No.: Date: Experimental Data: No. Flow rate h v1 h1 v2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: 1. Please hand in this record sheet to me after the experiment h2 Does hydraulic jump occur? Experiment Record (Hydraulic Jump) Group No.: Date: Experimental Data: No. Flow rate h v1 h1 v2 h2 Does hydraulic jump occur? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: 1. Acceleration due to gravity: g =9.8ms-2 2. Please hand in your experiment report with this experiment record sheet together 3. Any comments or questions, please email to cechi@ust.hk