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The design of large dam spillways often combines physical and CFD modeling, as the two approaches complement each other well. Physical models are typically conducted at a reduced scale, while CFD simulations are performed at full scale which is an important advantage when capturing effects such as air entrainment, as demonstrated in the first part of this FLOW-3D HYDRO example. Another key benefit of CFD modeling is the ability to extract data from any location within the model domain. In the second part of the video, a moving cross-section illustrates the velocity field along the spillway channel. flow3d.com/products/flow-3d-hydro/dams-and-spillways
The design of large dam spillways often combines physical and CFD modeling, as the two approaches complement each other well. Physical models are typically conducted at a reduced scale, while CFD simulations are performed at full scale which is an important advantage when capturing effects such as air entrainment, as demonstrated in the first part of this FLOW-3D HYDRO example. Another key benefit of CFD modeling is the ability to extract data from any location within the model domain. In the second part of the video, a moving cross-section illustrates the velocity field along the spillway channel. flow3d.com/products/flow-3d-hydro/dams-and-spillways
