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The following data are required for planning and layout of open power channels:
1. Resistance Equation
Manning’s Equation
1
Q AR 2 / 3S1/ 2
n
2. Longitudinal slope
The above slopes are for channel up to depth of flow 6 m (IS 10430: 2000)
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4. Limiting Velocities
>280 900
200-280 750
140-200 600
70-140 450
40-70 300
10-40 200
3-10 150
0.3-3 100
<0.3 50
V2 R o
H ln
2g R i
Ro and Ri are outer and inner radii of the curve; V is the average velocity
across the width
V2
EL K
2g
hq g g
K 24 2.5 2
c
R C C
h V2
Maximum upsurge for gradual closure hmax v V h / g ; hv
2 2g
q
q q
q
q
q q
q
Y Y
B
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12. BY PASSING ARRANGEMENT UNDER SUDDEN VALVE CLOSURE
Balancing reservoir
Escape Regulator if power channel is long
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13. UNDER-DRAINAGE BEHIND LINING
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14. SEDIMENT CONTROL (Desilting tank)