Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge Formula

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The Coefficient of Velocity refers to the ratio of the actual velocity of a fluid jet at the vena contracta (the point of minimum cross-sectional area) to the theoretical velocity of the jet. Check FAQs
Cv=CdCc
Cv - Coefficient of Velocity?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Cc - Coefficient of Contraction?

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1.0802Edit=0.66Edit0.611Edit
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Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cv=CdCc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cv=0.660.611
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cv=0.660.611
Next Step Evaluate
Cv=1.08019639934534
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cv=1.0802

Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge Formula Elements

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Coefficient of Velocity
The Coefficient of Velocity refers to the ratio of the actual velocity of a fluid jet at the vena contracta (the point of minimum cross-sectional area) to the theoretical velocity of the jet.
Symbol: Cv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Coefficient of Contraction
The Coefficient of Contraction refers to the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contract and the area of the orifice.
Symbol: Cc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.

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v=CvVp2
​Go Area at Section 2 or at Vena Contracta
Af=Ccao

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge?

Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge evaluator uses Coefficient of Velocity = Coefficient of Discharge/Coefficient of Contraction to evaluate the Coefficient of Velocity, The Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge formula is defined as reduction factor for theoretical velocity through orifice. Coefficient of Velocity is denoted by Cv symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) & Coefficient of Contraction (Cc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge?
The formula of Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge is expressed as Coefficient of Velocity = Coefficient of Discharge/Coefficient of Contraction. Here is an example- 1.080196 = 0.66/0.611.
How to calculate Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) & Coefficient of Contraction (Cc) we can find Coefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of Discharge using the formula - Coefficient of Velocity = Coefficient of Discharge/Coefficient of Contraction.
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