Investigation of innovative designs of high-velocity channels for damping kinetic energy of flows

Abstract

In our contemporary world, demanding sustainable resource management, the study focuses on innovative fast flow channel designs. It investigates their efficacy in reducing flow kinetic energy, aiming to optimize water and energy management and diminish flood risks. Employing diverse methodologies, it analyzes and develops these designs, proving their substantial impact on stream energy management. These innovations not only enhance energy efficiency but also mitigate risks associated with excess kinetic energy, promoting safer stream management. This research significantly contributes to fluid dynamics and engineering, deepening the understanding of kinetic energy control in flows and offering potential solutions for water supply, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure safety challenges. HIGHLIGHTS Investigating ways to reduce flow kinetic energy for better resource management.; Exploring rapid flow channel structures for effective energy mitigation.; Innovative designs enhance energy management in streams and reduce risks.; Enhancing understanding for innovative water management solutions.;

Keywords

• artificial roughness
• environmental sustainability
• hydraulic structures
• reclamation canals
• reinforced concrete fast flow
• water flow energy damper