The nature of flow in stratified reservoirs has been studied and
a method developed, based on a laboratory model study, to predict
the quality of the water discharged from the reservoir. The experimental
data has been evaluated in dimensionless form, so that the
results may be applied to actual reservoirs. The model was designed
to simulate a relatively high head dam impounding a stratified reservoir
in which the density gradient is approximately linear. The extent
and magnitude of internal density currents can be determined,
and the properties of the discharged water can be predicted from
measurements of flow rate, density gradient, and depth. The temperature
of the discharged water, effect on downstream environment,
and change in the thermal structure of the reservoir are among the
quantities which may be forecast. Illustrations have been provided
to show the degree of control of water quality available by regulation
of the reservoir water discharge. / Graduation date: 1966
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/28192 |
| Date | 27 May 1965 |
| Creators | Thornton, Edward Bennett |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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