Coefficient of Permeability in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the rate of water flow under laminar conditions through a unit cross-sectional area of a porous medium. And is denoted by k. Coefficient of Permeability is usually measured using the Centimeter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Coefficient of Permeability is always positive.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Permeability in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxCoefficient of Permeability given VelocityGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Coefficient of Permeability

fxMean Velocity using Darcy's LawGo

fxHydraulic Gradient given VelocityGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Mean Velocity Go

fx Hydraulic Gradient Go

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Permeability?

The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the rate of water flow under laminar conditions through a unit cross-sectional area of a porous medium. Coefficient of Permeability is usually measured using the Centimeter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Coefficient of Permeability is always positive.

Can the Coefficient of Permeability be negative?

No, the Coefficient of Permeability, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Coefficient of Permeability?

Coefficient of Permeability 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 can be measured.

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