Artifical Destratification of Reservoirs; Hydraulic Laboratory Investigation.

Abstract

Methods of generating mixing in a density-stratified reservoir were experiementally investigated in a laboratory tank. Pneumatic (air bubbling) and hydraulic (water pumping) methods of destratification were studied, but efforts were concentrated on hydraulic destratificiation. The orientation of the diffuser and intake was found to influence the effectiveness of hydraulic destratification. Experimental results were used to relate mixing time to pumping conditions and reservoir size and stratification. The results are presented with the intent of being used for the planning and preliminary design of hydraulic destratification systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070465

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  • Mark S. Dortch

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeration
  • Air Flow
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Diameters
  • Diffusers
  • Energy
  • Engineers
  • Froude Number
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Security
  • Surface Waters
  • Water
  • Water Masses
  • Water Quality
  • Waterways

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