Notch- is a device used for measuring the rate of flow or discharge of a liquid through small channel or tank. Weir- is a concrete or masonry structure, placed in an open channel over which the flow occurs. It is form of vertical wall , with the sharp edge at the top, running all the way across the open channel. Notches Weirs 1. A notch may be defined as an opening provided in one side of a tank or reservoir,with upstream liquid level below the top edge of opening. 1. A weir may be defined as a structure constructed across a river or canal to store water on the upstream side. 2. The sheet of water flowing through a notch is called Nappe. 2. The sheet of water flowing over a weir is called Vein. 3. The bottom edge of a notch is called Crest. 3. The bottom edge of a weir is called Sill. 4. Usually made of metallic plates. 4. Weir is a concrete or masonry structure 5. Measures small discharge of small stream, lake or canal. 5. It...
In study of Fluid Mechanics the viscosity is one of the major properties of fluid which is taken in consideration while analysing fluid motion. Viscosity- is an fluid property which tends to oppose or resist the motion of one layer of fluid over another layer. Viscosity in fluids is analogous to friction in solids. The first basic formula for it was given by Newton and the Law is known as Newton's law of viscosity . It tells that Shear Stress between adjacent fluid layers is directly proportional to the rate of change of velocity. τ = μ*( du/dy) ...
Turbines are defined as the hydraulic machines which convert hydraulic energy into mechanical energy . This mechanical energy is used in running an electric generator which is directly coupled to the shaft of turbine. Thus the mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy . The electric power which is obtained from the hydraulic energy (Energy of water) is known as Hydroelectric power . At present the generation of hydroelectric power is the cheapest as compared by the power generated by other source such a oil,coal etc. Some Facts about the present day water turbines Johann Segner developed a reactive water turbine (Segner wheel) in the mid-18th century. In 1820, Jean-Victor Poncelet developed an inward-flow turbine. In 1826, Benoit Fourneyron developed an outward-flow turbine. This was an efficient machine (~80%) that sent water through a runner with blades curved in one dimension. The stationary outlet also had curved guides. In 1849, James B. Francis improved ...
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