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Estimation of the maximum velocity using the entropy concept in an open channel

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Accurate measurements and estimations of the river flow rate are essential elements for the effective management of water resources. The stage-discharge curve is a traditional method but it has limited applicability because of the loop form characteristics, which are caused by a tidal river, the backwater effect, and the sudden changes in water level during the flood season. Therefore, various discharge estimation methods have been studied for long periods. On the other hand, measurements and estimations of the maximum velocity, which is a technically important parameter, have been difficult. If the maximum velocity can be estimated, it will be possible to determine the flow velocity because the minimum velocity is always zero at the bed under open channel flow conditions. In addition, the maximum velocity always has one value regardless of the flow conditions, such as laminar flow, turbulent flow, and a cross-sectional shape. This means that the maximum velocity is used to estimate the mean velocity. Therefore, in the present paper, an estimation formula for the maximum velocity was proposed using the entropy concept. The accuracy was verified using 12 sets measured under non-uniform flow conditions in the laboratory. A comparison of the estimated value with the value actually measured showed very high accuracy.

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This research was supported by a Grant (11-TI-C06) from Advanced Water Management Research Program funded by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korean government.

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  1. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, San-30, Jangjeon-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, 609-735, Korea

    Tai Ho Choo, Gwan Seon Yun, Hyun Seok Noh & Chang Yeon Bae

  2. Hydro Science and Engineering Research Institute, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), 283, Goyangdae-Ro, Ilsanseo-Gu, Goyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10223, Korea

    Hyeon Cheol Yoon

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Choo, T.H., Yun, G.S., Yoon, H.C. et al. Estimation of the maximum velocity using the entropy concept in an open channel. Environ Earth Sci 75, 115 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-015-4925-2

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