Parametric study of direct filling system of medium-head navigation locks

Abstract As part of the research focusing on safety vessels during lockage in navigation locks, two different 1D numerical modeling approaches were tested. These are used to determine force effects direct filling process lock. models verified using data measured a physical model. Using selected model, parametric study impact basic parameters lock including lifting velocity gates maximum hawser forces was performed. The has shown that with suitable design upper gate, system may also be for medium-head locks normal lift up 5 m.