Outlet Works, Warm Springs Dam Dry Creek, Russian River Basin Sonoma County, California

Outlet Works, Warm Springs Dam Dry Creek, Russian River Basin Sonoma County, California
Author: Jackson H. Ables
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 1973
Genre: Dry Creek (Sonoma County, Calif.)
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Tests were conducted on a 1:25-scale model of the outlet works for Warm Springs Dam to determine stilling basin performance and flow conditions in the outlet channel. Uncertainties existed as to the performance of the stilling basin, designed for full pipe flow, with the conduit flowing partially full since the curvature in the conduit could result in unequal distribution of flow at the outlet portal. The model reproduced the control structure, the entire length of the downstream conduit, the energy dissipator with fish channel, exit channel, and a portion of Dry Creek. (Author Modified Abstract).

Water Quality Outlet Works Prototype Tests, Warm Springs Dam, Dry Creek, Russian River Basin, Sonoma County, California

Water Quality Outlet Works Prototype Tests, Warm Springs Dam, Dry Creek, Russian River Basin, Sonoma County, California
Author: Timothy L. Fagerburg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1989
Genre: Diversion structures (Hydraulic engineering)
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Prototype measurements included butterfly valve leaf pressure fluctuations, butterfly valve leaf vibrations, intake conduit pressures, wet well pressures, elbow piezometer differential pressures, air vent, air flow, and wet well water temperatures. Data were recorded on analog magnetic tape and played back on oscillograph charts to verify the recording. Results of the data reduction indicate that the air flow in the quality control (QC) gate air vent reached peak flows at two different QC gate openings (5 and 90 percent), similar to results obtained in other field testing. The elbow piezometer pressures from the intake conduits and the wet well appeared to be adequate for use in discharge determination. However, it is recommended that a more precise calibration be performed and permanent instrumentation be installed for monitoring discharges. Surges in the wet well were found to be at a maximum (6.14 ft) during single-valve operations with small butterfly valve openings and large QC gate openings. These butterfly valve and QC gate combinations created unsubmerged flow at the butterfly valve. The most turbulent pressures ( -17.82 ft) and increasing the potential for the occurrence of cavitation low pressures area. Multilevel intake port operation (blending) is considered to be possible as well as potentially practical in the operation of the structure. There was general agreement between the observed and predicted release temperatures. (fr).

Monthly Catalog, United States Public Documents

Monthly Catalog, United States Public Documents
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1282
Release: 1973
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index