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The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge. Check FAQs
Cd=(QAiAf((Ai2)-(Af2)2[g](hi-ho)))
Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Q - Discharge of Channel?Ai - Cross Section Area 1?Af - Cross Section Area 2?hi - Loss of Head at Entrance?ho - Loss of Head at Exit?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel Example

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0.7675Edit=(14Edit7.1Edit1.8Edit((7.1Edit2)-(1.8Edit2)29.8066(20Edit-15.1Edit)))
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Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cd=(QAiAf((Ai2)-(Af2)2[g](hi-ho)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cd=(14m³/s7.11.8((7.12)-(1.82)2[g](20m-15.1m)))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Cd=(14m³/s7.11.8((7.12)-(1.82)29.8066m/s²(20m-15.1m)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cd=(147.11.8((7.12)-(1.82)29.8066(20-15.1)))
Next Step Evaluate
Cd=0.767461758351623
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cd=0.7675

Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel 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 of Channel
Discharge of Channel is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross Section Area 1
Cross Section Area 1 is the area of cross section at the inlet of the structure (venturimeter or pipe).
Symbol: Ai
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross Section Area 2
Cross Section Area 2 is defined as the area of cross-section at the throat (venturimeter) of the structure.
Symbol: Af
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Loss of Head at Entrance
The Loss of Head at Entrance of a pipe is the loss that occurs when a liquid flows from a large tank into a pipe.
Symbol: hi
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Loss of Head at Exit
The Loss of Head at Exit of a pipe is due to the velocity of liquid dissipated in the form of a free jet.
Symbol: ho
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
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 through Flume given Discharge Flow through Rectangular Channel
Cd=(QAiAf((Ai2)-(Af2)2[g](hi-ho)))
​Go Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume
Cd=QWt(df1.5)

Other formulas in Metering Flumes category

​Go Discharge Flow through Channel
Q=(CdAiAf)(2[g]hi-ho(Ai2)-(Af2))
​Go Head at Entrance given Discharge through Channel
hi=(QCdAiAf(2[g]Ai2-Af2))2+ho
​Go Head at Entrance of Section given Discharge Flow through Channel
ho=hi-(QCdAiAf(2[g]Ai2-Af2))2
​Go Discharge Flow through Rectangular Channel
Q=(CdAiAf)(2[g]hi-ho(Ai2)-(Af2))

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel?

Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel evaluator uses Coefficient of Discharge = (Discharge of Channel/(Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))/(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit))))) to evaluate the Coefficient of Discharge, The Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel is defined as ratio of actual to theoritical discharge. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel, enter Discharge of Channel (Q), Cross Section Area 1 (Ai), Cross Section Area 2 (Af), Loss of Head at Entrance (hi) & Loss of Head at Exit (ho) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel?
The formula of Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel is expressed as Coefficient of Discharge = (Discharge of Channel/(Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))/(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit))))). Here is an example- 0.759748 = (14/(7.1*1.8)*(sqrt(((7.1^2)-(1.8^2))/(2*[g]*(20-15.1))))).
How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel?
With Discharge of Channel (Q), Cross Section Area 1 (Ai), Cross Section Area 2 (Af), Loss of Head at Entrance (hi) & Loss of Head at Exit (ho) we can find Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel using the formula - Coefficient of Discharge = (Discharge of Channel/(Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))/(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit))))). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and 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 of Channel/(Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))/(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit)))))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=Discharge of Channel/(Width of Throat*(Depth of Flow^1.5))OpenImg
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