Dimensional Analysis
- Due 1 Apr 2022 by 17:00
- Points 10
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In preparation for your physical model study on the flow within a stilling basin, and particularly the hydraulic jump formed within the stilling basin, you have decided to undertake a dimensional analysis of the problem.
You have determined that the water depth downstream of the hydraulic jump, , is a function of the water depth upstream of the hydraulic jump, , the width of the channel, , the flowrate per unit channel width (where ), gravitational acceleration, , the fluid density, , and the fluid (dynamic) viscosity, .
Determine the relationship between the dimensionless product and the other dimensionless products resulting from this dimensional analysis. You should show full working and justify any assumptions or simplifications made. Your dimensional analysis should be presented as neat, hand-written calculations (either on paper or using a tablet).
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Correct/appropriate dimensionless products
The results of the dimensional analysis make good physical sense.
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Working, assumptions and justifications provided
The dimensional analysis contains full working, lists assumptions and justifies steps as required.
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