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The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge. Check FAQs
Cd=Qw1.70Lw(H)32
Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Qw - Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?H - Total Head?

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0.4665Edit=26.6Edit1.703Edit(5Edit)32
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cd=Qw1.70Lw(H)32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cd=26.6m³/s1.703m(5m)32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cd=26.61.703(5)32
Next Step Evaluate
Cd=0.466505162364662
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cd=0.4665

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir
Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.
Symbol: Qw
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Coefficient of Discharge

​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Cd=QaLwhc(2g)(H-hc)
​Go Coefficient of Discharge for Max Discharge over Crested Weir
Cd=QW(max)1.70Lw(H)32

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 Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant?

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant evaluator uses Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)) to evaluate the Coefficient of Discharge, Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant is defined as ratio between actual flow discharge and theoretical flow discharge. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant, enter Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (Qw), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Total Head (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant?
The formula of Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant is expressed as Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)). Here is an example- 0.466505 = 26.6/(1.70*3*(5)^(3/2)).
How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant?
With Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (Qw), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Total Head (H) we can find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant using the formula - Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge-
  • Coefficient of Discharge=Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir/(Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2))OpenImg
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