@article{ValeroBung2016,
  author    = {Valero, Daniel and Bung, Daniel B.},
  title     = {Development of the interfacial air layer in the non-aerated region of high-velocity spillway flows: Instabilities growth, entrapped air and influence on the self-aeration onset},
  series = {International Journal of Multiphase Flow},
  volume    = {84},
  journal   = {International Journal of Multiphase Flow},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0301-9322},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2016.04.012},
  pages     = {66 -- 74},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Self-aeration is traditionally explained by the water turbulent boundary layer outer edge intersection with the free surface. This paper presents a discussion on the commonly accepted hypothesis behind the computation of the critical point of self-aeration in spillway flows and a new formulation is proposed based on the existence of a developing air flow over the free surface. Upstream of the inception point of self-aeration, some surface roughening has been often reported in previous studies which consequently implies some entrapped air transport and air-water flows coupling. Such air flow is proven in this study by presenting measured air velocities and computing the air boundary layer thickness for a 1V:2H smooth chute flow. Additionally, the growth rate of free surface waves has been analysed by means of Ultrasonic Sensors measurements, obtaining also the entrapped air concentration. High-speed camera imaging has been used for qualitative study of the flow perturbations.},
  language  = {en}
}