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Civil 3D Cross Sections and Hydropower Structure Placement: Quick Notes
A concise workflow for creating Civil 3D cross sections and using them to position hydropower structures in terrain.
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HYDRAULICS
Overflow Weir Hydraulic Calculation for Intake Canals
How to set up a practical overflow weir calculation after a settling basin or intake canal.
PROJECT IDEAS
Physical Model of Run-of-River Hydropower Headworks
A college project idea for building a small headworks model with weir, intake, undersluice, gravel trap, and settling basin concepts.
HYDRAULICS
Side Intake Opening and Submergence Check
A practical checklist for sizing side intake openings and checking safe submergence.
HYDRAULICS
Settling Basin Hydraulic Design Checklist
The core hydraulic checks for settling basin length, velocity, flushing, and overflow safety.
HYDROLOGY
Flow Duration Curve for Hydropower Energy Studies
How to prepare and interpret a flow duration curve for hydropower projects.
HYDRAULICS
Headloss Budget from Intake to Headrace Canal
How to prepare a headloss budget across intake, trash rack, transition, canal, and settling basin.
HYDROLOGY
Design Flood Selection for Hydropower Components
How to match design flood return periods with hydropower structures.