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Model studies of hydraulic structures
Model scale studies aid in the diagnosis, repair, and improvement of some of the largest hydraulic structures in the world, such as the Guri Dam, which is 162 meters high and backs up the Río Caroní in southeastern Venezuela, forming a reservoir 175 kilometers long. As one of the biggest hydroelectric power plants in the world, 20 turbines produce more than 10,000 megawatts and deliver
over 70% of Venezuela’s electric power. Large scale physical model studies, such as the SAFL study of the Guri dam, are built on dimensional analysis using the Froude number to simulate large scale flow features with consideration of factors such as the Weber number and the roughness of the structure. CEGE researchers use state-of-the-art experiments and simulations to predict detailed outcomes and improve design.
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