The hydraulic analysis of culverts is complicated when using hand calculations. Fortunately, several computer programs are available to assist in analyzing culvert hydraulics, some of which include HY-8, Fish X-ing, Broken-back Culvert Analysis Program (BCAP), Hydraflow Express, Culvert Master, Culvert, and Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HEC-RAS). While all of these programs can simulate the behavior of flow through a culvert, slightly different methodologies are utilized among the programs to complete a full hydraulic analysis, resulting in different predictions for headwater depth, flow control, and outlet velocities. The purpose of this paper is to compare (1) the available hydraulic features and (2) the numerical solutions from the seven programs to manually computed values. Four test cases were developed to test the accuracy of program results. The headwater depths and outlet velocities were compared to those obtained through calculations based on culvert hydraulic theory outlined in the Federal Highway Administration publication, Hydraulic Design Series 5. Based on the results, Fish X-ing was unable to analyze culverts under inlet control, while Culvert incorrectly predicted inlet control headwater depths at low flow conditions. Hydraflow Express struggled to predict correct outlet control headwater depths while BCAP had difficulty analyzing straight barrel culverts acting under outlet control. Overall, HY-8, Culvert Master, and HEC-RAS produced accurate results most consistently.

The responsibility for mitigation of the ecological effects of urban stormwater runoff has been delegated to local government authorities through the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems' Stormwater (NPDES SW), and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs. These programs require that regulated entities reduce the discharge of pollutants from their storm drain systems to the "maximum extent practicable" (MEP), using a combination of structural and non-structural stormwater treatment — known as stormwater control measures (SCMs). The MEP regulatory paradigm acknowledges that there is empirical uncertainty regarding SCM pollutant reduction capacity, but that by monitoring, evaluation, and learning, this uncertainty can be reduced with time. The objective of this dissertation is to demonstrate the existing sources and magnitude of variability and uncertainty associated with the use of structural and non-structural SCMs towards the MEP goal, and to examine the extent to which the MEP paradigm of iterative implementation, monitoring, and learning is manifest in the current outcomes of the paradigm in Virginia. To do this, three research objectives were fulfilled. First, the non-structural SCMs employed in Virginia in response to the second phase of the NPDES SW program were catalogued, and the variability in what is considered a "compliant" stormwater program was evaluated. Next, the uncertainty of several commonly used stormwater flow measurement devices were quantified in the laboratory and field, and the importance of this uncertainty for regulatory compliance was discussed. Finally, the third research objective quantified the uncertainty associated with structural SCMs, as a result of measurement error and environmental stochasticity. The impacts of this uncertainty are discussed in the context of the large number of structural SCMs prescribed in TMDL Implementation Plans. The outcomes of this dissertation emphasize the challenge that empirical uncertainty creates for cost-effective spending of local resources on flood control and water quality improvements, while successfully complying with regulatory requirements. The MEP paradigm acknowledged this challenge, and while the findings of this dissertation confirm the flexibility of the MEP paradigm, they suggest that the resulting magnitude of SCM implementation has outpaced the ability to measure and functionally define SCM pollutant removal performance. This gap between implementation, monitoring, and improvement is discussed, and several potential paths forward are suggested. / Ph. D.

A skid steer loader is a machine used in construction for multiple tasks. Its small size and versatility makesit a use-full addition to any work site. The machine is driven by a combustion engine that in turn powers ahydraulic pump. This hydraulic fluid from the pump is then directed to either motor to propel the vehicle. Twospeed motors are used to allow high-speed operation. A problem present in the current design of the hydraulicsystem for a skid steer loader is its tendency to jerk when shifting speed at low temperatures. In an effort toidentify potential problems and rectify those, two models will be constructed in Simulink. One is a model ofthe whole system, where the pump and both motors are included as well as the machine itself. The other modelis designed to predict the system behaviour of one motor and a pump in a flywheel test rig. Also auxiliarycomponents are included in the models, including the two-speed shifting valve and pressure release valves. Bothmodels will predict the system behaviour from a set of input variables, including temperature, oil viscosity andgeometrical parameters. Improvements to the design where identified by analysing the simulation data. It wasfound that system performance could be enhanced by switching to an alternative notch shape of the two-speedshifting valve.

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Many of the free surface flow problems encountered by hydraulic engineers can be suitably analyzed by means of the depth-integrated equations of motion. A consequence of adopting a depth-integrated modeling approach is that closure approximations must be implemented to represent the so-called effective stresses. The effective stresses consist of the depth-integrated viscous stresses, which are usually small and neglected, the depth-integrated turbulent Reynold's stresses, and additional stresses resulting from the depth-integration of the nonlinear convective accelerations (here after called momentum dispersion). Existing closure schemes for momentum dispersion lack sufficient numerical and experimental verification to warrant consideration at this time, so consequently, attention is focused on examining closure for the depth-integrated turbulent Reynold's stresses. In the present study, an application at the depth-integrated (k-ε) turbulence model is presented for separated flow in a wide, shallow, rectangular channel with an abrupt expansion in width. The well-known numerical problems associated with the use of upwind and central finite differences for convection is overcome by the adoption of the spatially third-order accurate QUICK finite difference technique. Results presented show that modification of the depth-integrated (k-ε) turbulence closure model for streamline curvature leads to significant improvement in the agreement between model predictions and experimental measurements. / Ph. D.

A dimensionless equation is developed which describes the flow profile in rectangular channels with spatially varied flow. This equation is solved for various slopes and rates of discharge. The results show that when the slope and roughness are constant the dimensionless profiles are also constant over a very wide range of discharge. Once the dimensionless profile is established the water surface curve may be rapidly and accurately determined. Tests were conducted in the laboratory which reasonably verified the validity of the dimensionless profiles. / Master of Science

Presently, there is a four-year window to prepare engines for upcoming TIER V regulations through solutions for peak power shaving and downsizing of diesel engines. In particular, Non-road mobile machinery(NRMM) offer a promising and challenging field of application due to their duty cycles, which includes high and short power peaks and extreme working conditions. In this paper, a series hybrid electric powertrain for a mining loader is presented with the goal of reducing the fuel consumption. A full-scale mining loader powertrain prototype was built to exploit the benefits of a series hybrid electric powertrain at low traction requirements with a combination of decentralized e.g. zonal hydraulics. Corespondingly, this paper introduces the structure of the mining loader and initial mathematical model of the system of a Direct Driven hydraulics (DDH). In this research, an experimental test was conducted, and the initial results are presented in this paper.

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Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-120).