Chapter 3: Non-Uniform Flow

What is the characteristic of a non-uniform flow?

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State the importance of specific energy.

• To understand non-uniform flow phenomena

• To understand flow depth inside the channel

• To understand discharge behavior of the flow

Which parameter is not included in the discharge diagram?

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Minimum specific energy occurs if the flow depth is equal to the normal depth.

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• False

Critical flow condition occurs when the average specific energy is minimum.

• True

• False