Smithland Hydroelectric Project, Ohio River
Alden's Modeling of the Smithland Lock and Dam powerhouse project is an example of coordinated use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and physical modeling to resolve performance, navigation, constructability and cost issues in the design of a low head hydropower project. A 1:120 scale physical model together with a two dimensional computational river and sediment transport model were used to evaluate the impacts of American Municipal Power's project on lock navigation and sediment deposition. A separate 1:60 scale physical model was used together with CFD to optimize the intake channel.
Capability
Civil InfrastructureServices
Hydraulic Structure Engineering DesignHydraulic Modeling and Consulting
Related Projects
Civil Infrastructure | Hydrology Hydraulics and Fluids
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
Alden constructed two 1:65-scale, live-bed physical models to test performance and effectiveness of the proposed land rebuilding diversions on the Mississippi River.
Civil Infrastructure | Hydrology Hydraulics and Fluids
Cedar Cliff Spillway
Physical model study to determine hydraulic performance of a proposed auxiliary spillway system during flooding events