System and method for generating a reverse-flow tsunami under laboratory conditions

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for generating tsunamis with a reversible flow under laboratory conditions. The system includes an elongated simulation channel having a first side region, a second side region, and a measurement region located between the first side region and the second side region, a first bottom gate and a second bottom gate configured to selectively control first and second fluid outlets from the elongated channel by opening and closing them, a first pop-up gate and a second pop-up gate respectively disposed within the first side region and the second side region, at least one fluid drive pump, flow measurement and control means, a fluid circulation line including a main fluid line, a first fluid inflow line within the first side region, and a second fluid inflow line within the second side region, and a control system.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001] 〔Technical Field of the Invention〕 The present invention relates to the field of equipment, devices and / or procedures for hydrodynamic tests or trials. The present invention particularly provides a system and method for generating tsunamis with reversible flow under laboratory conditions.

[0002] 〔Background of the Invention〕 Tsunamis are complex phenomena, and it has been difficult to reproduce their behavior in the laboratory. The systems currently existing in the prior art simulate only waves in one direction, either without backflow or generate short-period waves that do not correspond to actual-scale tsunamis.

[0003] For example, JPH07120352A discloses a water tank for simulating annular flow. The water tank includes a pair of counter-rotating impellers disposed in an annular passage of the water tank for circulating upward and downward in the water tank, respectively.

[0004] On the other hand, CN101561345A provides a two-way experimental water tank for hydraulics and sediment mechanics. The two-way experimental water tank includes a water tank provided with symmetric water outlets at two ends of the water tank, a plurality of transition sections communicating with the plurality of water outlets, a main pipe disposed between the plurality of transition sections, a two-way axial flow water pump, an electric control valve, and a two-way electromagnetic flow meter alternately disposed in the main pipe, and a motor for driving the water pump controlled by a variable frequency actuator.

[0005] However, in providing a system that enables reproduction of both flooding and backflow stages with respect to both the time scale of actual phenomena and the conditions of flow depth and speed, the prior art has deficiencies. Therefore, there is a need for a system and method that overcome the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] [Summary of the Invention] This invention provides a system for generating tsunamis with reversible flow under laboratory conditions. The system is: An elongated simulation channel (1) having a first lateral region, a second lateral region located opposite the first lateral region, and a measurement region located between the first lateral region and the second lateral region, A first bottom gate (9) configured to selectively control the first fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, and a first pop-up gate (10) located within the first side region, A second bottom gate (11) configured to selectively control the second fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, and a second pop-up gate (12) located within the second side region, At least one fluid-driven pump (2) and Flow measurement and control means (4,6,7), A fluid circulation pipeline including a main fluid pipeline (5), a first fluid inlet pipeline (8) in the first side region, and a second fluid inlet pipeline (15) in the second side region, At least one of the drive pumps (2), the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), the second pop-up gate (12), and the control system (17, 18) of the flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7), Includes.

[0007] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for generating a tsunami with a reversible flow under laboratory conditions. This method is: -It is a system, An elongated simulation channel (1) having a first lateral region, a second lateral region located opposite the first lateral region, and a measurement region located between the first lateral region and the second lateral region, A first bottom gate (9) is configured to selectively control the first fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, A first pop-up gate (10) is located within the first side region, A second bottom gate (11) is configured to selectively control the second fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, A second pop-up gate (12) is located within the second side region, At least one fluid-driven pump (2) and Flow measurement and control means (4,6,7), A fluid circulation pipeline including a main fluid pipeline (5), a first fluid inlet pipeline (8) in the first side region, and a second fluid inlet pipeline (15) in the second side region, At least one of the drive pumps (2), the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), the second pop-up gate (12), and the control system (17, 18) of the flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7), The process of establishing a system that includes, -A first experiment is performed in which a tsunami is generated in a first direction by controlling the fluid height using the second pop-up gate (12), the second bottom gate (11), and the control system (17, 18) with respect to the flow through the main pipeline (5) and the first fluid inlet pipeline (8) driven by at least one of the fluid-driven pumps (2), -A second experiment is performed in which a tsunami is generated in a second direction by controlling the fluid height using the first pop-up gate (10), the first bottom gate (9), and the control system (17, 18) with respect to the flow through the main pipeline (5) and the second fluid inlet pipeline (15) driven by at least one of the fluid-driven pumps (2), It is characterized by the following.

[0008] [Brief explanation of the drawing] Figure 1 is a schematic side view of a first embodiment of the system that is the subject of the present invention.

[0009] [Detailed description of the invention] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings attached to this application.

[0010] In a first aspect of the present invention, a system is provided for generating a tsunami with a reversible flow under laboratory conditions. The system is An elongated simulation channel (1) having a first lateral region, a second lateral region located opposite the first lateral region, and a measurement region located between the first lateral region and the second lateral region, A first fluid outlet, a first bottom gate (9) configured to open and close the first fluid outlet, and a first pop-up gate (10) located within the first side region, A second fluid outlet, a second bottom gate (11) configured to open and close the second fluid outlet, and a second pop-up gate (12) located within the second side region, At least one fluid-driven pump (2) and Flow measurement and control means (4,6,7), A first fluid inlet pipe (8) configured to inject fluid into the first side region, A second fluid inlet pipe (15) configured to inject fluid into the second side region, At least one of the drive pumps (2), the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), the second pop-up gate (12), and the control system (17, 18) of the flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7), It essentially includes.

[0011] In the context of this application, the phrase "at least one" shall be understood as one or more mentioned elements, without limiting the scope of this application. The number of elements mentioned by the phrase "at least one" shall not limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, if two or more elements are provided that are mentioned by the phrase "at least one," these elements may or may not be identical to each other, without limiting the scope of this application.

[0012] In the context of the present invention, without limiting the scope of this application, it will be understood that the simulation channel (1) has an elongated shape if its length in one direction (understood as the elongation direction) is much greater than its length in both of the two directions perpendicular to the elongation direction. In this regard, for example, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the length in the elongation direction may be more than five times the length in both of the two perpendicular directions, preferably more than ten times the length in both of the two perpendicular directions, and more preferably more than twenty times the length in both of the two perpendicular directions.

[0013] Furthermore, without limiting the scope of the present invention, it will be understood that the first and second lateral regions are positioned laterally with respect to the elongation direction of the elongated channel (1). The extension of the first and second lateral regions along the elongation direction of the elongated channel (1) does not limit the scope of the present invention, insofar as this results in a simulation region located between the first and second lateral regions. Furthermore, without limiting the scope of the claimed protection, the first and second lateral regions may or may not have the same extent. In one preferred embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the first and second lateral regions have the same extent.

[0014] An elongated channel (1) forming part of the system to be studied by the present invention further includes a simulation region located between a first lateral region and a second lateral region. The extent of the simulation region along the elongation direction of the elongated channel (1) will depend, for example, on the extent of the first and second lateral regions and the length of the elongated channel (1) along the elongation direction, but will not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0015] Preferably, but not limiting the scope of the present invention, the simulation region may contain one or more elements that enable obtaining measurements when performing a simulation of a particular phenomenon. For example, but not limiting the scope of the present invention, the simulation region may contain at least one fluid level (height) sensor, at least one longitudinal fluid velocity sensor, at least one transverse fluid velocity sensor, at least one video camera, at least one image capture camera, at least one light source, at least one fluid pressure sensor, at least one fluid temperature sensor, and combinations thereof.

[0016] In one preferred embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the measurement area may include a change in depth. This change in depth may be a depression greater in depth than the first and second lateral areas, or a rise less in depth than the first and second lateral areas. In this area of ​​changing depth, it may be possible to install elements for testing and additional elements for measuring hydrodynamic variables, enabling the simulation of a particular phenomenon. For example, in one preferred embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, a scaled coastal structure, a scaled building, a gently sloping coast with fixed material, a gently sloping coast with removable granular material, a scaled relaxation forest, a power generation system, a pressure measuring device, or an immersion pump may be placed in the depression. In this embodiment, without further limiting the scope of the present invention, the system may also include a discharge pipeline that fluidically connects the immersion pump to a fluid storage tank.

[0017] The system which is the subject of the present invention includes a first bottom gate (9) configured to selectively control a first fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, and a first pop-up gate (10) disposed within the first side region of the elongated channel (1). Similarly, the system which is the subject of the present invention includes a second bottom gate (11) configured to selectively control a second fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, and a second pop-up gate (12) disposed within the second side region of the elongated channel (1).

[0018] In the context of the present invention, without limiting the scope of the present invention, it will be understood that the bottom gate (either the first bottom gate (9) or the second bottom gate (11)) enables the opening and closing of its corresponding fluid outlet (either the first fluid outlet or the second fluid outlet, respectively). For this purpose, the bottom gates (9, 11) can reach at least two positions (referred to as the open position and the closed position, respectively). However, in some preferred embodiments, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the bottom gates (9, 11) can further reach at least one intermediate position between the open position and the closed position. The means for enabling the bottom gates (9, 11) to move from the open position to the closed position or from the closed position to the open position are not limited to the scope of the present invention. For example, in a preferred embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the bottom gates (9, 11) can move substantially horizontally (laterally) between the open position and the closed position. In another embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the bottom gates (9, 11) can pivot between the open position and the closed position. Furthermore, one or more actuators and one or more transmission elements may be provided to enable control of the position of the bottom gates (9, 11). For example, without limiting the scope of the present invention, a motor, a hydraulic arm, a pneumatic arm, a chain, a rope, a spring, and combinations thereof may be provided to control the position of the bottom gates (9, 11).

[0019] It should be understood that, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the first bottom gate (9) and the second bottom gate (11) may be identical to each other or may not be identical to each other. Furthermore, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the means provided for controlling the positions of the first bottom gate (9) and the second bottom gate (11) may be identical to each other or may not be identical to each other.

[0020] In the context of the present invention, without limiting the scope of the present application, it will be understood that the pop-up gate (either the first pop-up gate (10) or the second pop-up gate (12)) enables control of the water level within the measurement area. For this purpose, the pop-up gates (10, 12) can reach at least two positions (a position referred to as the storage position and a position referred to as the deployment position). Here, the storage position is a position where the pop-up gates (10, 12) do not protrude with respect to the bottom of the corresponding side region, and the deployment position is a position where the pop-up gates (10, 12) protrude with respect to the bottom of the corresponding side region. However, in some preferred embodiments, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the pop-up gates (10, 12) can further reach a plurality of deployment positions. At each of the plurality of deployment positions, the pop-up gates (10, 12) protrude at a corresponding height with respect to the bottom of the corresponding side region. The means for enabling the bottom gates (9, 11) to shift from the storage position to the deployment position or from the deployment position to the storage position is not limited to the scope of the present invention. For example, in a preferred embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the pop-up gates (10, 12) can perform a substantially vertical (longitudinal) movement between the storage position and the deployment position. In another embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the pop-up gates (9, 11) can perform a pivotal movement between the storage position and the deployment position. Furthermore, one or more actuators and one or more transmission elements for enabling control of the position of the pop-up gates (10, 12) may be provided. For example, without limiting the scope of the present invention, a motor, a hydraulic arm, a pneumatic arm, a chain, a rope, a spring, and combinations thereof may be provided to control the position of the bottom gates (10, 12).

[0021] It should be understood that, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the first pop-up gate (10) and the second pop-up gate (12) may or may not be identical to each other. Furthermore, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the means provided for controlling the positions of the first pop-up gate (10) and the second pop-up gate (12) may or may not be identical to each other.

[0022] The system to which the present invention pertains includes at least one fluid-driven pump (2) intended to drive fluid into an elongated channel (1). Any number or type of pumps may be used, but this does not limit the scope of the present invention. If two or more pumps are provided, the fluid-driven pumps (2) may operate in series or in parallel, but this does not limit the scope of the present invention. In a more preferred embodiment, but this does not limit the scope of the present invention, at least one of the drive pumps (2) may include a corresponding frequency converter to control the flow rate of the fluid driven by at least one of the drive pumps (2).

[0023] The system to which the present invention pertains further includes flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7). The purpose of the flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7) is to control the flow rate and direction of the fluid circulating through the main fluid conduit (5) and the first and second side inlet conduits (8, 15). In this regard, the flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7) may include, but are not limited to, valves, flow sensors, diverters, stopcocks, and combinations thereof. In one preferred embodiment, which is not to limit the scope of the present invention, the flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7) may include at least one flow meter (4).

[0024] The system to which the present invention applies further includes a fluid-driven pump (2), flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7), a first bottom gate (9), a second bottom gate (11), a first pop-up gate (10), and a control system (17, 18) for the second pop-up gate (12). As previously shown, but not limiting the scope of the present invention, the control system (17, 18) may include motors, electronic elements, hydraulic arms, pneumatic arms, chains, ropes, springs, and combinations thereof. Furthermore, but not limiting the scope of the present invention, the control system (17, 18) may be manual or automatic. In a preferred embodiment, but not limiting the scope of the present invention, the system may include a computer or processor (18) configured or programmed to control at least one fluid-driven pump (2), flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7), a first bottom gate (9), a second bottom gate (11), a first pop-up gate (10), and a second pop-up gate (12). For this purpose, for example, and without limiting the scope of the present invention, the computer or processor (18) may include one or more interfaces (both physical and logical) that enable it to interact with the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), and the second pop-up gate (12). In a more preferred embodiment, the system includes an electrical connection board (17) operationally connected to the computer or processor (18), the computer or processor (18) being configured to control the energization of various components of the system by the electrical connection board (17).

[0025] In another preferred embodiment, which does not limit the scope of the present invention, a computer or processor (18) may be further configured to control at least one fluid-driven pump (2) and flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7) operatively connected to the main fluid conduit (5), and to control whether the direction of flow follows the first fluid inlet conduit (8) or the second fluid inlet conduit (15). In this case, for example, which does not limit the scope of the present invention, the computer or processor (18) may control the positions of the first bottom gate (9), the first pop-up gate (10), the second bottom gate (11), and the second pop-up gate (12), as well as the flow rate of the fluid circulating through the main fluid conduit (5), and whether the flow follows the first inlet conduit (8) or the second inlet conduit (15).

[0026] In one preferred embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the system may include at least one fluid height sensor arranged in an elongated channel (1). For example, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the system may include a first fluid height sensor arranged in a first side region, a second fluid height sensor (16) arranged in a second side region, and a third fluid height sensor (13) arranged in a measurement region. Any option known to those skilled in the art may be used as the fluid height sensor, if provided, without limiting the scope of the present invention. In one embodiment, without limiting the scope of the present invention, if a computer or processor (18) is provided, the computer or processor (18) may be operationally connected to at least one fluid height sensor. In this case, the computer or processor (18) may obtain at least one measurement from at least one fluid height sensor and use that information to control the positions of the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), and the second pop-up gate (12), and / or control the direction and flow rate of the fluid circulating through the main fluid conduit (5) and through the first fluid inlet conduit (8) or the second fluid inlet conduit (15).

[0027] On the other hand, the methods by which the first fluid inlet conduit (8) and the second fluid inlet conduit (15) inject fluid into the first and second side regions, respectively, do not limit the scope of the present invention. For example, without limiting the scope of the present invention, the first fluid inlet conduit (8) and the second fluid inlet conduit (15) may include two ducts that enter into an elongated channel (1) for injecting fluid. However, without limiting the scope of the present invention, in other preferred embodiments, the elongated channel (1) may include a connection portion (e.g., a threaded connection). The first fluid inlet conduit (8) or the second fluid inlet conduit (15) are connected to this connection portion for injecting fluid into the first or second side region, respectively.

[0028] Without limiting the scope of the present invention, in one preferred embodiment, the system may include a fluid storage tank (3) downstream of the first bottom gate (9) and the second bottom gate (11). However, without limiting the scope of the present invention, in another preferred embodiment, the system may include a first fluid storage tank located downstream of the first bottom gate (9) and a second fluid storage tank located downstream of the second bottom gate (11). Without limiting the scope of the present invention, in one more preferred embodiment, a fluid communication pipeline between the first and second storage tanks and a valve for selectively connecting the first storage tank to the second storage tank may be provided.

[0029] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for generating a tsunami with a reversible flow under laboratory conditions. This method is: -It is a system, An elongated simulation channel (1) having a first lateral region, a second lateral region located opposite the first lateral region, and a measurement region located between the first lateral region and the second lateral region, A first bottom gate (9) is configured to selectively control the first fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, A first pop-up gate (10) is located within the first side region, A second bottom gate (11) is configured to selectively control the second fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, A second pop-up gate (12) is located within the second side region, At least one fluid-driven pump (2) and Flow measurement and control means (4,6,7), A fluid circulation pipeline including a main fluid pipeline (5), a first fluid inlet pipeline (8) in the first side region, and a second fluid inlet pipeline (15) in the second side region, At least one of the drive pumps (2), the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), the second pop-up gate (12), and the control system (17, 18) for the flow measurement and control means, The process of establishing a system that includes, -A first experiment is performed in which a tsunami is generated in a first direction by controlling the fluid height using the second pop-up gate (12), the second bottom gate (11), and the control system (17, 18) with respect to the flow through the main pipeline (5) and the first fluid inlet pipeline (8) driven by at least one of the fluid-driven pumps (2), -A second experiment is performed in which a tsunami is generated in a second direction by controlling the fluid height using the first pop-up gate (10), the first bottom gate (9), and the control system (17, 18) with respect to the flow through the main pipeline (5) and the second fluid inlet pipeline (15) driven by at least one of the fluid-driven pumps (2), It essentially includes.

[0030] The manner in which the first and second experiments are carried out does not limit the scope of the present invention, as long as they are carried out in the first and second directions, respectively. In this regard, for example, although not limiting the scope of the present invention, the parameters of the first and second experiments may be equal to each other or not.

[0031] In one preferred embodiment, although not limiting the scope of the present invention, the method involves, before the step of performing the first experiment, - The control system (17,18) performs the steps of closing the first bottom gate (9), retracting the first pop-up gate (10), opening the second bottom gate (11), and deploying the second pop-up gate (12), - The control system (17,18) injects fluid into the first side region of the simulation channel (1) through the main fluid pipeline (5) and the first fluid inlet pipeline (8) until the fluid height reaches the height defined by the second pop-up gate (12), It may include.

[0032] In another preferred embodiment, the method is After the step of performing the first experiment and before the step of performing the second experiment, - A step of stopping the inflow of fluid into the first side region of the simulation channel (1), - The process of closing the second bottom gate (11) using the control means, - A step of injecting fluid into the second side region of the channel through the second fluid inlet pipe (15) until the fluid height in the second side region reaches the fluid height in the central measurement region, - Once the fluid height in the second side region reaches the fluid height in the first side region, the control system (17, 18) stops the inflow of fluid into the second side region of the channel, - The control system (17,18) performs the steps of deploying the first pop-up gate (10) and retracting the second pop-up gate (12), - The control system (17,18) performs the steps of opening the first bottom gate (9) after the first pop-up gate (10) has reached the deployed position, thereby emptying the bulge in the first side region, It may include.

[0033] As detailed above, it is possible to obtain a system and method that enables overcoming the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0034] Please understand that the various options described regarding the technical features of the system and / or method do not limit the scope of the protection claimed, but may be combined with each other or with other substitutes known to those skilled in the art.

[0035] The following are examples of applications of the systems and methods covered by this application. These examples are provided solely for the purpose of better understanding the present art and should not be understood in any way as limiting the scope of the claimed protection. Furthermore, without limiting the scope of protection, the details of the technical features described in the various examples may be combined with each other in any manner, or with other options described above or other options known to those skilled in the art.

[0036] (Example 1: Implementation of a tsunami generation system on a laboratory scale) As schematically shown in Figure 1, a system was constructed to generate a tsunami using a reversible flow. The system has a long, narrow channel (1) with a length of 20m. This system has a set of multiple centrifugal pumps (2). These multiple centrifugal pumps (2) draw water from an underground reservoir (3) and send it through a pipe (5) into the long, narrow channel (1). Furthermore, a set of multiple electromagnetic flowmeters (4) for flow rate control and a set of multiple valves (6, 7) for flow direction control are provided.

[0037] To conduct the experiment in one direction, from left to right, as shown in Figure 1, the first valve (6) is opened and the second valve (7) is closed so that the flow enters the elongated channel (1) from the left side (8). The left bottom gate (9) remains closed, and the left pop-up gate (10) remains in its retracted position. Meanwhile, the right bottom gate (11) is fully open, and the right pop-up gate (12) gradually rises to control the flow height. The flow height is measured by the height sensor (13).

[0038] The excess flow that passes through the pop-up gate (12) falls into the pipe (14), and this flow is guided to the underground reservoir (3).

[0039] Once the experiment in one direction is complete, the flow is stopped, the right bottom gate (11) is closed, the first valve (6) is closed, and the second valve (7) is opened. Furthermore, the pump (2) sends flow through the right pipe (15) to supply the elongated channel (1) from the right side. The water level is measured by the right height sensor (16) until it reaches the existing water level. Once the existing water level is reached, the pump is stopped.

[0040] Simultaneously, the left pop-up gate (10) slowly rises until it reaches the desired height, followed by the right pop-up gate (12) slowly descending to the bottom of the channel. Next, the left bottom gate (9) is opened to empty the water level located to the left of the left pop-up gate (10). Under these conditions, the flow is initiated in the reverse direction, and the pump (2) drives the flow through the right pipe (15). The height is controlled by the controlled descent of the left gate (10). The excess water falls into the pipe (14) and is led to the reservoir (3).

[0041] All components of the system are controlled by an electrical panel (17) and a computer (18) having software specifically developed for this system. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0042] [Figure 1] This is a schematic side view of a first embodiment of the system that is the subject of the present invention.

Claims

1. A system for generating tsunamis with reversible flow under laboratory conditions, An elongated simulation channel (1) having a first lateral region, a second lateral region located opposite the first lateral region, and a measurement region located between the first lateral region and the second lateral region, A first fluid outlet, a first bottom gate (9) configured to open and close the first fluid outlet, and a first pop-up gate (10) located within the first side region, A second fluid outlet, a second bottom gate (11) configured to open and close the second fluid outlet, and a second pop-up gate (12) located within the second side region, At least one fluid-driven pump (2), Flow measurement and control means (4, 6, 7), A first fluid inlet pipe (8) configured to inject fluid into the first side region, A second fluid inlet pipe (15) configured to inject fluid into the second side region, At least one of the drive pumps (2), the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), the second pop-up gate (12), and the control system (17, 18) of the flow measuring and control means (4, 6, 7), Includes, A first fluid height sensor is disposed within the first side region, A second fluid height sensor (16) is located within the second side region, A third fluid height sensor (13) is positioned within the measurement area, A system that includes this.

2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a fluid storage tank (3) downstream of the first bottom gate (9) and the second bottom gate (11).

3. A first fluid storage tank is located downstream of the first bottom gate (9), A second fluid storage tank is located downstream of the second bottom gate (11), The system according to claim 1, including the following:

4. A fluid communication pipeline between the first storage tank and the second storage tank, A valve that selectively connects the first storage tank to the second storage tank, The system according to claim 3, further comprising:

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the fluid measuring and control means (4, 6, 7) includes at least one flow meter (4).

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the pumps (2) further includes a frequency converter.

7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), and the second pop-up gate (12) are pivot gates.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the first pop-up gate (10) and the second pop-up gate (12) are configured to move in the vertical direction.

9. The measurement area includes a depression, The system according to claim 1, wherein the depth of the recess is greater than the depth of the first side region and the second side region.

10. An immersion pump placed in the aforementioned recess, The aforementioned immersion pump is fluidly connected to a fluid storage tank via a discharge pipeline, The system according to claim 9, further comprising:

11. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a fluid velocity sensor disposed within the measurement area of ​​the channel.

12. A method for generating a tsunami with a reversible flow under laboratory conditions, - It is a system, An elongated simulation channel (1) having a first lateral region, a second lateral region located opposite the first lateral region, and a measurement region located between the first lateral region and the second lateral region, A first bottom gate (9) is configured to selectively control the first fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, A first pop-up gate (10) is located within the first side region, A second bottom gate (11) is configured to selectively control the second fluid outlet from the elongated channel (1) by opening and closing it, A second pop-up gate (12) is located within the second side region, At least one fluid-driven pump (2), Flow measurement and control means (4, 6, 7), A fluid circulation pipeline including a main fluid pipeline (5), a first fluid inlet pipeline (8) in the first side region, and a second fluid inlet pipeline (15) in the second side region, At least one of the drive pumps (2), the first bottom gate (9), the second bottom gate (11), the first pop-up gate (10), the second pop-up gate (12), and the control system (17, 18) of the measuring means, A system comprising the steps of providing a system in which the measuring means includes a first fluid height sensor disposed in the first side region, a second fluid height sensor (16) disposed in the second side region, and a third fluid height sensor (13) disposed in the flow measurement and control region (4, 6, 7), - A first experiment is performed in which a tsunami is generated in a first direction by controlling the fluid height using the second pop-up gate (12), the second bottom gate (11), and the control system (17, 18) with respect to the flow through the main pipeline (5) and the first fluid inlet pipeline (8) driven by at least one of the fluid-driven pumps (2), - A second experiment is performed in which a tsunami is generated in a second direction by controlling the fluid height using the first pop-up gate (10), the first bottom gate (9), and the control system (17, 18) with respect to the flow through the main pipeline (5) and the second fluid inlet pipeline (15) driven by at least one of the fluid-driven pumps (2), Methods that include...

13. Before carrying out the first experiment, - The control system (17, 18) performs the steps of closing the first bottom gate (9), retracting the first pop-up gate (10), opening the second bottom gate (11), and deploying the second pop-up gate (12), - The control system (17, 18) injects fluid into the first side region of the simulation channel (1) through the main fluid pipeline (5) and the first fluid inlet pipeline (8) until the fluid height reaches the height defined by the second pop-up gate (12), The method according to claim 12, including the method described in claim 12.

14. After the step of performing the first experiment and before the step of performing the second experiment, - The process of closing the second bottom gate (11) using the control means, - A step of injecting fluid into the second side region of the channel through the second fluid inlet pipe (15) until the fluid height in the second side region reaches the fluid height in the central measurement region, - Once the fluid height in the second side region reaches the fluid height in the first side region, the control system (17, 18) stops the inflow of fluid into the second side region of the channel, - The control system (17, 18) performs the steps of deploying the first pop-up gate (10) and retracting the second pop-up gate (12), - The control system (17, 18) performs the steps of opening the first bottom gate (9) after the first pop-up gate (10) has reached the deployed position, thereby emptying the bulge in the first side region, The method according to claim 13, including the method described in claim 13.

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