Thesis Work – From flow to fish: Hydraulic characterization of a new fish swimming flume
Core
Quantify hydraulic characteristics of a new fish swimming flume using experimental flow measurement techniques to support fish passage design.
Role type
Research student (Thesis Work) in ecohydraulics
Builds
Hydraulic foundation data for future research linking flow conditions to fish behaviour
Domain
Energy / Ecohydraulics / Aquatic ecosystems
Deliverable
Research
Required skills
Hydraulics, Fluid mechanics, Experimental flow measurement, CFD validation
Preferred skills
Ecohydraulics, Aquatic ecosystems, Fish behaviour
Technologies
Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry (ADV), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), CFD
Responsibilities
Quantify relationship between pump RPM, discharge, and mean flow velocity; Characterize flow field development using PIV; Characterize outlet pool flow using ADV; Validate existing CFD model against measurement data
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