ABSTRACT

Energy dissipators are an important element of hydraulic structures as transition between the highly explosive high velocity flow and the sensitive tailwater. This volume examines energy dissipators mainly in connection with dam structures and provides a review of design methods. It includes topics such as hydraulic jump, stilling basins, ski jumps and plunge pools. It also introduces a general account of various methods of dissipation, as well as the governing flow mechanisms.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|13 pages

Types of energy dissipators

chapter 4|18 pages

Hydraulic jump

chapter 5|28 pages

Stilling basins

chapter 6|22 pages

Drop structures and plunge pools

chapter 7|40 pages

Trajectory basins

chapter 8|16 pages

Cascades, drops and rough channels

chapter 9|15 pages

Vortex drops