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Zebrafish Rheotaxis Assay: A Method for Measuring Orientation Behavior in Response to Different Water Flow Rates
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2023
This video describes the rheotaxis assay in zebrafish. The method involves the measurement of orientation behavior of zebrafish in response to different water flow rates under the influence of different magnetic fields.
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Mass Conservation and Flow Rate Measurements
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2023
Source: Ricardo Mejia-Alvarez and Hussam Hikmat Jabbar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI The purpose of this experiment is to demonstrate the calibration of a flow passage as a flowmeter using a control volume (CV) formulation [1, 2]. The CV analysis focuses on the macroscopic effect of flow on engineering systems, rather than the detailed description that could be achieved with a detailed differential analysis. These two techniques should be...
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Capturing Flow-weighted Water and Suspended Particulates from Agricultural Canals During Drainage Events
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2017
Nutrients present in particulate form can contribute significantly to the overall loads in agricultural drainage waters. This study describes a novel method to capture flow-weighted water and suspended particulates from farm canal drainage over the entire duration of the drainage event.
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Preparation of Free-Surface Hyperbolic Water Vortices
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2023
This paper describes how three different water vortex regimes in a hyperbolic Schauberger funnel can be created, their most important characteristics, and how associated parameters such as the oxygen transfer rates can be calculated.
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Flow Visualization in a Water Tunnel: Observing the Leading-edge Vortex Over a Delta Wing
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2023
Source: Jose Roberto Moreto, Gustaaf Jacobs and Xiaofeng Liu, Department of Aerospace Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, California The delta wing, shown in Figure 1D, is a popular design in high-speed airplanes due to its superb performance in transonic and supersonic flight regimes. This type of wing has a small aspect ratio and high sweep angle, which reduces drag at high subsonic, transonic and supersonic flight regimes. The aspect ratio is defined as the wing span divided...
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A larger pressure difference generally drives more water through a conduit, while greater hydraulic resistance limits the rate. Geometry also changes resistance because the conduit shape and flow area affect how readily water moves. Engineers therefore evaluate these factors together when predicting operating conditions and selecting suitable pipe or channel dimensions.
Because volumetric flow depends on both the available flow area and the average water velocity, increasing the area allows more water to pass during the same time interval if velocity is unchanged. Conversely, a smaller area limits throughput. This relationship helps engineers connect measured velocity with conduit capacity during system design and evaluation.
A change may indicate altered pressure conditions, increased hydraulic resistance, or a modification in the effective flow path. In engineering systems, unexpected reductions can help identify leaks or blockages, while other changes may reflect normal shifts in operation. Comparing the observed rate with expected performance supports diagnosis of system behavior.
The required rate provides a design basis for matching components to the amount of water the system must convey. Engineers use it alongside conduit geometry, pressure differences, and hydraulic resistance to assess whether pipes, pumps, valves, or channels can support intended operation. Appropriate sizing helps maintain performance across water-handling systems.
It is important in irrigation systems, water-supply networks, drainage channels, and hydropower systems. In each setting, the measurement helps engineers evaluate whether water is being conveyed as intended and whether system capacity matches operational needs. The same quantity therefore supports distribution, removal, and energy-related water management.
Engineers can examine the conduit geometry, consider the pressure difference and hydraulic resistance, and determine the rate associated with the operating condition. They can then compare that result with the system’s intended performance. Differences provide evidence for investigating leaks, blockages, or changes in operating conditions within the network.