Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir Formula

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Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the actual quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Check FAQs
Qa=CdLwhc(2g)(H-hc)
Qa - Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?hc - Critical Depth of Weir?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?H - Total Head?

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17.547Edit=0.66Edit3Edit1.001Edit(29.8Edit)(5Edit-1.001Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qa=CdLwhc(2g)(H-hc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qa=0.663m1.001m(29.8m/s²)(5m-1.001m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qa=0.6631.001(29.8)(5-1.001)
Next Step Evaluate
Qa=17.5470052283243m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qa=17.547m³/s

Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir Formula Elements

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Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the actual quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.
Symbol: Qa
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.
Length of Weir Crest
Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end.
Symbol: Lw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Depth of Weir
The Critical Depth of Weir is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Head
Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Broad Crested Weir category

​Go Total Head above Weir Crest
H=hc+(vf22g)
​Go Critical Depth due to Reduction in Area of Flow Section given Total Head
hc=H-(vf22g)
​Go Velocity of Flow given Head
vf=(2g)(H-hc)
​Go Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Qw=Lwhc(2[g])(H-hc)

How to Evaluate Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?

Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir evaluator uses Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir = Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)) to evaluate the Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir, Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is defined as the measured flow rate of water passing over a weir structure with a wide crest, where the flow is spread out. Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is denoted by Qa symbol.

How to evaluate Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Critical Depth of Weir (hc), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Total Head (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir

What is the formula to find Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
The formula of Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is expressed as Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir = Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)). Here is an example- 17.54701 = 0.66*3*1.001*sqrt((2*9.8)*(5-1.001)).
How to calculate Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Critical Depth of Weir (hc), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Total Head (H) we can find Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir using the formula - Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir = Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir be negative?
No, the Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir 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 over Broad Crested Weir can be measured.
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