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Critical Depth occurs when the flow in a channel has a minimum specific energy. Specific energy refers to the sum of the depth of flow and the velocity head. Check FAQs
dc=(QeWtVc)
dc - Critical Depth?Qe - Environmental Discharge?Wt - Width of Throat?Vc - Critical Velocity?

Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section Example

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2.6232Edit=(39.82Edit3Edit5.06Edit)
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Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
dc=(QeWtVc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
dc=(39.82m³/s3m5.06m/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
dc=(39.8235.06)
Next Step Evaluate
dc=2.6231884057971m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
dc=2.6232m

Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section Formula Elements

Variables
Critical Depth
Critical Depth occurs when the flow in a channel has a minimum specific energy. Specific energy refers to the sum of the depth of flow and the velocity head.
Symbol: dc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Environmental Discharge
Environmental Discharge is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Qe
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Throat
Width of Throat is the narrowest section of a conduit or channel, such as in a venturi meter or flume.
Symbol: Wt
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Velocity
The Critical velocity is the greatest velocity with which a fluid can flow through a given conduit without becoming turbulent.
Symbol: Vc
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Critical Depth

​Go Critical Depth in Control Section
dc=((Vc)2g)
​Go Critical Depth at Different Discharges
dc=((Qe)2g(Wt)2)13
​Go Critical Depth given Depth of Parabolic Channel
dc=(d1.55)
​Go Critical Depth given Maximum Discharge
dc=(QpWtVc)

How to Evaluate Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section?

Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section evaluator uses Critical Depth = (Environmental Discharge/(Width of Throat*Critical Velocity)) to evaluate the Critical Depth, The Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section formula is defined as the measure of the depth of flow in an open channel at which the specific energy (the sum of the flow energy and the elevation head) is minimized for a given discharge. Critical Depth is denoted by dc symbol.

How to evaluate Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section, enter Environmental Discharge (Qe), Width of Throat (Wt) & Critical Velocity (Vc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section

What is the formula to find Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section?
The formula of Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section is expressed as Critical Depth = (Environmental Discharge/(Width of Throat*Critical Velocity)). Here is an example- 2.635046 = (39.82/(3*5.06)).
How to calculate Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section?
With Environmental Discharge (Qe), Width of Throat (Wt) & Critical Velocity (Vc) we can find Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section using the formula - Critical Depth = (Environmental Discharge/(Width of Throat*Critical Velocity)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Critical Depth?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Critical Depth-
  • Critical Depth=((Critical Velocity)^2/Acceleration due to Gravity)OpenImg
  • Critical Depth=((Environmental Discharge)^2/(Acceleration due to Gravity*(Width of Throat)^2))^(1/3)OpenImg
  • Critical Depth=(Depth/1.55)OpenImg
Can the Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section be negative?
No, the Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section?
Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Critical Depth given Discharge through Control Section can be measured.
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