Hydrodynamic Performance and Cavitation Analysis in Bottom Outlets of Dam Using CFD Modelling

Table 4

Changes in bottom outlet’s output flow rate for different gate openings.

Gate openings (%)	Flow rate (gate) (m^3/s)	Flow rate (valve) (m^3/s)
0	0.00	0.00
20	6.32	5.30
40	12.90	5.26
60	17.51	5.14
80	22.30	4.63
100	24.70	3.86