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The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge. Check FAQs
Cd=3Q12Lw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Q1 - Discharge through Free Portion?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?HUpstream - Head on Upstream of Weir?h2 - Head on Downstream of Weir?

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0.5061Edit=350.1Edit23Edit29.8Edit(10.1Edit-5.1Edit)32
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cd=3Q12Lw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cd=350.1m³/s23m29.8m/s²(10.1m-5.1m)32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cd=350.12329.8(10.1-5.1)32
Next Step Evaluate
Cd=0.506086424820658
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cd=0.5061

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion 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.
Discharge through Free Portion
Discharge through Free Portion is a measure of the quantity of fluid flow over unit time, representing the quantity in between the upstream and downstream portion.
Symbol: Q1
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.
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.
Head on Upstream of Weir
Head on Upstream of Weirr pertains to the energy status of water in water flow systems and is useful for describing flow in hydraulic structures.
Symbol: HUpstream
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Head on Downstream of Weir
Head on Downstream of Weir pertains to the energy status of water in water flow systems and is useful for describing flow in hydraulic structures.
Symbol: h2
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 to find Coefficient of Discharge

​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Drowned Portion
Cd=Q2(Lwh2)2g(HUpstream-h2)
​Go Coefficient of Discharge if Velocity is Approached given Discharge through Free Weir
Cd=3Q12Lw2g(((HUpstream-h2)+(vsu22g))32-(vsu22g)32)
​Go Coefficient of Discharge if Velocity is Approached for Submerged Weir
Cd=Q2Lwh2(2g(HUpstream-h2)+vsu2)

Other formulas in Submerged Weirs category

​Go Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Q1=(23)CdLw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​Go Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Lw=3Q12Cd2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​Go Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion
HUpstream=(3Q12CdLw2g)23+h2
​Go Head on Downstream Weir for Discharge through Free Weir Portion
h2=-(3Q12CdLw2g)23+HUpstream

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion?

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion evaluator uses Coefficient of Discharge = (3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2)) to evaluate the Coefficient of Discharge, Coefficient of discharge given discharge through free weir portion is stated 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 through Free Weir Portion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion, enter Discharge through Free Portion (Q1), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Head on Upstream of Weir (HUpstream) & Head on Downstream of Weir (h2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
The formula of Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion is expressed as Coefficient of Discharge = (3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2)). Here is an example- 0.506086 = (3*50.1)/(2*3*sqrt(2*9.8)*(10.1-5.1)^(3/2)).
How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
With Discharge through Free Portion (Q1), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Head on Upstream of Weir (HUpstream) & Head on Downstream of Weir (h2) we can find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion using the formula - Coefficient of Discharge = (3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(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=Discharge through Drowned Portion/((Length of Weir Crest*Head on Downstream of Weir)*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(((Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)+(Velocity over Submerged Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))^(3/2)-(Velocity over Submerged Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))^(3/2)))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=Discharge through Drowned Portion/(Length of Weir Crest*Head on Downstream of Weir*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)+Velocity over Submerged Weir^2)))OpenImg
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