Additional Head in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

Additional Head is the applied head due to the velocity of approach. And is denoted by h_a. Additional Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Additional Head is always positive.

Formulas to find Additional Head in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxAdditional Head given Head for Broad Crested WeirGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Additional Head

fxHead for Broad Crested WeirGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Head on Upstream of Weir Go

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FAQ

What is the Additional Head?

Additional Head is the applied head due to the velocity of approach. Additional Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Additional Head is always positive.

Can the Additional Head be negative?

No, the Additional Head, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Additional Head?

Additional Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Additional Head can be measured.

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