Threshold for Sediment Resuspension under Hydrosuction: An Analytical and Experimental Approach

Abstract

AbstractThe current study explores the threshold for sediment resuspension under hydrosuction by considering the balance of forces acting on sediment particles just below the suction pipe. The threshold shear stress under suction flow for a single ...Practical ApplicationsSediment buildup in reservoirs reduces water storage capacity, disrupts hydropower generation, and harms aquatic ecosystems. Efficient sediment removal is, therefore, essential to maintain reservoir functionality and protect the ...