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Momentum correction for lateral mass addition (uux​=−g(h+H)x​+(Qx​/A)(ua​−u))

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In a sectionally uniform flow, a volume source Qx​ per downstream length brings axial velocity ua​. Momentum conservation gives the displayed source correction, with A the wetted area. The head derivative is [h+H+u2/(2g)]x​=Qx​(ua​−u)/(gA). Removing fluid at the local velocity preserves the head in this approximation. Adding fluid at rest does not: its acceleration reduces that head. The volume source alone cannot specify the momentum exchange without a velocity assumption.

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