Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge Formula

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The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the soil characteristics describes how easily a liquid will move through the soil. Check FAQs
k=Q(H)2-(Ho)22L
k - Coefficient of Permeability?Q - Discharge?H - Height of Saturated Zone?Ho - Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery?L - Distance Between IG and Source?

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10.0146Edit=1.01Edit(17.55Edit)2-(10.31Edit)2210Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
k=Q(H)2-(Ho)22L
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
k=1.01m³/s(17.55m)2-(10.31m)2210m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
k=1.01(17.55)2-(10.31)2210
Next Step Evaluate
k=0.100145558098305m/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
k=10.0145558098305cm/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
k=10.0146cm/s

Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Permeability
The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the soil characteristics describes how easily a liquid will move through the soil.
Symbol: k
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge
The Discharge refers to the volume of fluid passing through a cross-sectional area of a stream or pipe per unit time.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height of Saturated Zone
The Height of saturated Zone refers to the height of the ground level at the infiltration gallery which is considered at some distance from the source.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery
The Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery refers to the depth of water which is considered inside the infiltration gallery.
Symbol: Ho
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance Between IG and Source
The Distance Between IG and Source refers to the distance between the infiltration gallery and the source point.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Flow into Infiltration Gallery category

​Go Discharge Passing through Vertical Section of Infiltration Gallery
Q=k((H)2-(Ho)2)2L
​Go Distance between Infiltration Gallery and Source given Discharge
L=k((H)2-(Ho)2)2Q
​Go Height of Saturated Zone given Discharge
H=(2QLk)+(Ho)2
​Go Depth of Water in Gallery given Discharge
Ho=(H)2-(2QLk)

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge?

Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge evaluator uses Coefficient of Permeability = Discharge/(((Height of Saturated Zone)^2-(Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery)^2)/(2*Distance Between IG and Source)) to evaluate the Coefficient of Permeability, The Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge is defined as the value of coefficient of permeability when we have prior information of other parameters used. Coefficient of Permeability is denoted by k symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge, enter Discharge (Q), Height of Saturated Zone (H), Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery (Ho) & Distance Between IG and Source (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge?
The formula of Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge is expressed as Coefficient of Permeability = Discharge/(((Height of Saturated Zone)^2-(Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery)^2)/(2*Distance Between IG and Source)). Here is an example- 1001.456 = 1.01/(((17.55)^2-(10.31)^2)/(2*10)).
How to calculate Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge?
With Discharge (Q), Height of Saturated Zone (H), Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery (Ho) & Distance Between IG and Source (L) we can find Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge using the formula - Coefficient of Permeability = Discharge/(((Height of Saturated Zone)^2-(Depth of Water in Infiltration Gallery)^2)/(2*Distance Between IG and Source)).
Can the Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge be negative?
No, the Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge?
Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge is usually measured using the Centimeter per Second[cm/s] for Speed. Meter per Second[cm/s], Meter per Minute[cm/s], Meter per Hour[cm/s] are the few other units in which Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge can be measured.
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