Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges Formula

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The Coefficient of Discharge refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time. Check FAQs
Cd=QactualVtheoritical
Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Qactual - Actual Discharge?Vtheoritical - Theoretical Velocity?

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0.3913Edit=0.587Edit1.5Edit
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Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cd=QactualVtheoritical
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cd=0.587m³/s1.5m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cd=0.5871.5
Next Step Evaluate
Cd=0.391333333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cd=0.3913

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.
Actual Discharge
The Actual discharge refers to the refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time.
Symbol: Qactual
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theoretical Velocity
The Theoretical Velocity refers to the maximum speed an object falling from a given height would reach if there was no air resistance.
Symbol: Vtheoritical
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Venturi Meter category

​Go Theoretical Discharge through Pipe
Qth=AiAf(2[g]hventuri)(Ai)2-(Af)2
​Go Throat Area given Theoretical Discharge
Af=(AiQth)2(Ai22[g]hventuri)+Qth2
​Go Inlet Area given Theoretical Discharge
Ai=(QthAf)2(Qth)2-(Af22[g]hventuri)
​Go Venturi Head given Theoretical Discharge through Pipe
hventuri=((QthAiAf)((Ai)2-(Af)22[g]))2

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges?

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges evaluator uses Coefficient of Discharge = Actual Discharge/Theoretical Velocity to evaluate the Coefficient of Discharge, The Coefficient of Discharge given discharges formula is defined as the ratio of actual discharge to the theoretical discharge. Both the actual and theoretical discharge is obtained using area and velocity. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges, enter Actual Discharge (Qactual) & Theoretical Velocity (Vtheoritical) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges?
The formula of Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges is expressed as Coefficient of Discharge = Actual Discharge/Theoretical Velocity. Here is an example- 0.391333 = 0.587/1.5.
How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges?
With Actual Discharge (Qactual) & Theoretical Velocity (Vtheoritical) we can find Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges using the formula - Coefficient of Discharge = Actual Discharge/Theoretical Velocity.
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