Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge Formula

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The Actual discharge refers to the refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time. Check FAQs
Qactual=VtheoriticalCd
Qactual - Actual Discharge?Vtheoritical - Theoretical Velocity?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?

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0.99Edit=1.5Edit0.66Edit
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Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qactual=VtheoriticalCd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qactual=1.5m/s0.66
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qactual=1.50.66
LAST Step Evaluate
Qactual=0.99m³/s

Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Actual Discharge
The Actual discharge refers to the refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time.
Symbol: Qactual
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theoretical Velocity
The Theoretical Velocity refers to the maximum speed an object falling from a given height would reach if there was no air resistance.
Symbol: Vtheoritical
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.

Other formulas in Venturi Meter category

​Go Theoretical Discharge through Pipe
Qth=AiAf(2[g]hventuri)(Ai)2-(Af)2
​Go Throat Area given Theoretical Discharge
Af=(AiQth)2(Ai22[g]hventuri)+Qth2
​Go Inlet Area given Theoretical Discharge
Ai=(QthAf)2(Qth)2-(Af22[g]hventuri)
​Go Venturi Head given Theoretical Discharge through Pipe
hventuri=((QthAiAf)((Ai)2-(Af)22[g]))2

How to Evaluate Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?

Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge evaluator uses Actual Discharge = Theoretical Velocity*Coefficient of Discharge to evaluate the Actual Discharge, The Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge formula is defined as actual flow measured in the stream or pipe. Actual Discharge is denoted by Qactual symbol.

How to evaluate Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge, enter Theoretical Velocity (Vtheoritical) & Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge

What is the formula to find Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?
The formula of Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge is expressed as Actual Discharge = Theoretical Velocity*Coefficient of Discharge. Here is an example- 0.99 = 1.5*0.66.
How to calculate Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?
With Theoretical Velocity (Vtheoritical) & Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) we can find Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge using the formula - Actual Discharge = Theoretical Velocity*Coefficient of Discharge.
Can the Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge be negative?
No, the Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?
Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Actual Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge can be measured.
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