Apply this to the special case b;=3 m, b2=2 m, and y,=1.9 m. a) Find the flow rate if y2=1.5 m. b) Also find the depth y2 for which the flow becomes critical in the throat.

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In the following figure shows a channel contraction section often called a venturi flume,
because measurements of y, and y2 can be used to meter the flow rate.
Show that if losses are neglected and the flow is one-dimensional and subcritical,
Apply this to the special case b;=3 m, b;=2 m, and y,=1.9 m.
a) Find the flow rate if y2=1.5 m.
b) Also find the depth y2 for which the flow becomes critical in the throat.
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Transcribed Image Text:Q4 In the following figure shows a channel contraction section often called a venturi flume, because measurements of y, and y2 can be used to meter the flow rate. Show that if losses are neglected and the flow is one-dimensional and subcritical, Apply this to the special case b;=3 m, b;=2 m, and y,=1.9 m. a) Find the flow rate if y2=1.5 m. b) Also find the depth y2 for which the flow becomes critical in the throat. b, b2 Top view Side view
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