Optimizing Aeration Efficiency Prediction in High-Head Sluice-Gated Conduits: Data-Driven Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis

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AbstractThis research investigates aeration efficiency AE20 in high-head sluice-gated conduits, focusing on conduit structure/flow characteristics. The study incorporates dimensional variables such as the aspect ratio (α), gate opening degree (Ø), gate ...Practical ApplicationsTo ensure the safety and longevity of high-head conduits used in dams and hydropower, effective aeration is nonnegotiable. Without it, destructive cavitation can compromise structures, and low dissolved oxygen levels harm water ...