The Effect of Screen Wall on Flow Energy Dissipation: A Review​

Abstract

Several studies indicate that using hydraulic structure results in some adverse effects that affect the stability of these structures, including scouring the floor. Many researchers resorted to using defensive means to reduce the flow’s speed and energy as much as possible. One of these means is the use of screen walls. Therefore, the current study focused on reviewing different types of research that dealt with the help of screen walls by changing the location of the screen and geometric shape, such as the diameter of the holes, thickness of the screen wall, porosity, changing the geometric arrangement of the gaps such as the square, triangle and hexagon, as well as the use of a screen inclined at a certain angle, use of triangular meshes and use Artificial intelligence programs to simulate and compare results.