ISO/TR 11627:1998
(Main)Measurement of liquid flow in open channels — Computing stream flow using an unsteady flow model
Measurement of liquid flow in open channels — Computing stream flow using an unsteady flow model
Mesure de débit de liquides dans les canaux découverts — Calcul de l'écoulement dans un cours d'eau à l'aide d'un modèle d'écoulement non permanent
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TECHNICAL ISO/TR
REPORT 11627
First edition
1998-05-15
Measurement of liquid flow in open
channels — Computing stream flow using
an unsteady flow model
Mesure de débit de liquides dans les canaux découverts — Calcul de
l'écoulement dans un cours d'eau à l'aide d'un modèle d'écoulement non
permanent
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ISO/TR 11627:1998(E)
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ISO/TR 11627:1998(E)
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ISO/TR 11627, which is a Technical Report of type 2, was prepared by
Technical Committee ISO/TC 113, Hydrometric determinations, Subcom-
mittee SC 1, Velocity area methods.
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publications (according to subclause G.3.2.2 of part 1 of the ISO/IEC
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field of hydrometric determinations because there is an urgent need for
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TECHNICAL REPORT ISO ISO/TR 11627:1998(E)
Measurement of liquid flow in open channels — Computing stream
flow using an unsteady flow model
1 SCOPE
This Technical Report describes a method for computing continuous records of stream flow in an
open channel through the numerical solution of the one-dimensional unsteady flow equations. Such
an approach is typically identified as an unsteady flow model and generally involves the use of
computers for solution of the flow equations.
Unsteady flow models are appropriate for computing stream flow records at locations where (1) a
single-valued stage-discharge relation does not exist, (2) backwater affects the discharge under
selected or all conditions, (3) flows are affected by tides, or (4) it is not possible to gage the flow using
velocity-area methods. Unsteady flow models also are appropriate for evaluating the effects of changes
in a managed flow regime on downstream conditions prior to the implementation of any changes.
This Technical Report is applicable to steady and unsteady flows, to nominee flows, and to tidal
flows in which there are no significant longitudinal and vertical density gradients. The method is
considered equivalent to, or better than, the commonly used stage-fall-discharge technique
(ISO 1100-1:1996, 7.2 and Annex C) because the method uses information on the physical
characteristics of the channel, including the cross-sectional geometry, channel rugosity and channel
slope, and the method is based on a mathematical description of the physics of fluid flow.
This Technical Report describes the theoretical basis and fundamental assumptions of the technique,
and provides a summary of selected numerical methods used to solve the unsteady flow equations.
Also provided are details on the application of an unsteady flow model, including data requirements,
procedures for model calibration, testing, and appli
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