Coefficient of Velocity in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

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. And is denoted by C_v.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Velocity in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxCoefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of DischargeGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Coefficient of Velocity

fxActual Velocity given Theoretical Velocity at Section 2Go

fxCoefficient of ContractionGo

fxActual Velocity at Section 2 given Coefficient of ContractionGo

fxCoefficient of Discharge given Coefficient of ContractionGo

fxCoefficient of Contraction given Coefficient of DischargeGo

fxHeight of Fluid raised in Tube given Actual Velocity of Flowing StreamGo

fxActual Velocity of Flowing StreamGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Coefficient of Discharge Go

fx Coefficient of Contraction Go

FAQ

What is the 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.

Can the Coefficient of Velocity be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Coefficient of Velocity, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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