Evaluation of Three Energy Dissipators for Storm-drain Outlets; Hydraulic Laboratory Investigation.

Abstract

Model tests of three commonly used energy dissipators for storm-drain outlets were conducted to determine the limiting discharges for various sizes of stilling wells, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation type VI basins, and St. Anthony Falls stilling basins. Charts were prepared for each type of energy dissipator, showing the maximum recommended discharge that will result in good performance for given outlet diameters and structure widths in terms of the outlet diameter. With these charts and other known parameters, the designer can select the type of dissipator best suited to protect the outlet. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0756110

Entities

People

  • Glenn A. Pickering
  • John L. Grace Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Diameters
  • Model Tests
  • Reclamation
  • Stilling Basins
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Regression Analysis.