Authors:
E. Teklemariam, B. Shumilak, K. Sydor, D. Murray, D. Fuchs, G. Holder
CDA 2008 Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Canada, September 2008
Abstract
This paper discusses an integral approach of using both physical modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling that was used in the hydraulic design (spillway, powerhouse intake, river management) of the Keeyask Generating Station (GS) project. It is argued that although the potential is undoubtedly great and CFD is thus increasingly being used in the water resources industry for the assessment of design, screening and optimization of hydraulic structures, there are still significant areas in fluid mechanics which are poorly understood and need to be addressed through physical modeling. The hydraulic design of a water resources project can sometimes present the designer with unique and difficult challenges. In the past, the designer has usually resorted to the use of physical models to provide guidance on critical design issues that arise. However, with recent advancements in numerical modelling techniques and computing power, designers now have additional tools at their disposal to provide this guidance.
