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The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge. Check FAQs
Cd=QFr'32(2g)Lw((Sw+HV)32-HV32)
Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?QFr' - Francis Discharge with Suppressed End?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?Sw - Height of Water above Crest of Weir?HV - Velocity Head?

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0.446Edit=28Edit32(29.8Edit)3Edit((2Edit+4.6Edit)32-4.6Edit32)
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Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cd=QFr'32(2g)Lw((Sw+HV)32-HV32)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cd=28m³/s32(29.8m/s²)3m((2m+4.6m)32-4.6m32)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cd=2832(29.8)3((2+4.6)32-4.632)
Next Step Evaluate
Cd=0.446031612289512
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cd=0.446

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity Formula Elements

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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.
Francis Discharge with Suppressed End
Francis Discharge with Suppressed End is discharge of flow without the end contraction.
Symbol: QFr'
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
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.
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.
Height of Water above Crest of Weir
Height of Water above Crest of Weir is defined as the water surface height above crest.
Symbol: Sw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity Head
Velocity Head is represented in the term of length unit, also referred to as kinetic head represents the kinetic energy of the fluid.
Symbol: HV
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 to find Coefficient of Discharge

​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge over Weir without considering Velocity
Cd=QFr'32(2g)LwSw32
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity not considered
Cd=QFr32(2g)(Lw-0.1nSw)Sw32
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered
Cd=QFr32(2g)(Lw-0.1nHStillwater)(HStillwater32-HV32)
​Go Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge
Cd=0.605+0.08(SwhCrest)+(0.001Sw)

Other formulas in Flow Over Rectangular Sharp Crested Weir or Notch category

​Go Approach Velocity
v=Q'bdf
​Go Width of Channel given Velocity Approach
b=Q'vdf
​Go Depth of Water Flow in Channel given Velocity Approach
df=Q'bv
​Go Francis Formula for Discharge for Rectangular Notch if Velocity not considered
QFr=1.84(Lw-0.1nSw)Sw32

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity?

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity evaluator uses Coefficient of Discharge = (Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*Length of Weir Crest*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))) to evaluate the Coefficient of Discharge, Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity is ratio of actual discharge through nozzle or orifice to theoretical discharge. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity, enter Francis Discharge with Suppressed End (QFr'), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) & Velocity Head (HV) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity?
The formula of Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity is expressed as Coefficient of Discharge = (Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*Length of Weir Crest*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))). Here is an example- 0.446032 = (28*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*9.8))*3*((2+4.6)^(3/2)-4.6^(3/2))).
How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity?
With Francis Discharge with Suppressed End (QFr'), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) & Velocity Head (HV) we can find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity using the formula - Coefficient of Discharge = (Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*Length of Weir Crest*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge-
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*Length of Weir Crest*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Francis Discharge*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*(Length of Weir Crest-0.1*Number of End Contraction*Height of Water above Crest of Weir)*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Francis Discharge*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*(Length of Weir Crest-0.1*Number of End Contraction*Still Water Head)*(Still Water Head^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2)))OpenImg
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