Area for Siphon Throat Formula

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The Siphon Throat Area refers to the area of the siphon from where the discharge is released. Check FAQs
Asiphon=QCd(2gH)12
Asiphon - Siphon Throat Area?Q - Volume Flow Rate?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?H - Head of Liquid?

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0.0931Edit=1.5Edit0.94Edit(29.8Edit15Edit)12
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Area for Siphon Throat Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Asiphon=QCd(2gH)12
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Asiphon=1.5m³/s0.94(29.8m/s²15m)12
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Asiphon=1.50.94(29.815)12
Next Step Evaluate
Asiphon=0.0930657197106071
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Asiphon=0.0931

Area for Siphon Throat Formula Elements

Variables
Siphon Throat Area
The Siphon Throat Area refers to the area of the siphon from where the discharge is released.
Symbol: Asiphon
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume Flow Rate
The Volume Flow Rate refers to the volume of fluid that passes per unit of time.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge or efflux coefficient refers to the ratio of the actual discharge to the theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Acceleration due to Gravity
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.
Head of Liquid
The Head of Liquid refers to the height of a liquid column that corresponds to a particular pressure exerted by the liquid column from the base of its container.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Area for Siphon Throat
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How to Evaluate Area for Siphon Throat?

Area for Siphon Throat evaluator uses Siphon Throat Area = Volume Flow Rate/(Coefficient of Discharge*(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*Head of Liquid)^(1/2)) to evaluate the Siphon Throat Area, The Area for siphon throat is defined as the area of siphon from where the discharge is released. Siphon Throat Area is denoted by Asiphon symbol.

How to evaluate Area for Siphon Throat using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area for Siphon Throat, enter Volume Flow Rate (Q), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Head of Liquid (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area for Siphon Throat

What is the formula to find Area for Siphon Throat?
The formula of Area for Siphon Throat is expressed as Siphon Throat Area = Volume Flow Rate/(Coefficient of Discharge*(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*Head of Liquid)^(1/2)). Here is an example- 0.093066 = 1.5/(0.94*(2*9.8*15)^(1/2)).
How to calculate Area for Siphon Throat?
With Volume Flow Rate (Q), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Head of Liquid (H) we can find Area for Siphon Throat using the formula - Siphon Throat Area = Volume Flow Rate/(Coefficient of Discharge*(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*Head of Liquid)^(1/2)).
Can the Area for Siphon Throat be negative?
No, the Area for Siphon Throat, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area for Siphon Throat?
Area for Siphon Throat is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Area for Siphon Throat can be measured.
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