Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Formula

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Depth of Flow is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights. Check FAQs
df=(QWtCd)23
df - Depth of Flow?Q - Discharge of Channel?Wt - Width of Throat?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?

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3.3241Edit=(14Edit3.5Edit0.66Edit)23
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Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
df=(QWtCd)23
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
df=(14m³/s3.5m0.66)23
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
df=(143.50.66)23
Next Step Evaluate
df=3.3241251832925m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
df=3.3241m

Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Formula Elements

Variables
Depth of Flow
Depth of Flow is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.
Symbol: df
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge of Channel
Discharge of Channel is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Throat
Width of Throat of the parshall flume is denoted by W symbol.
Symbol: Wt
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.

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​Go Head at Entrance of Section given Discharge Flow through Channel
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How to Evaluate Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?

Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume evaluator uses Depth of Flow = (Discharge of Channel/(Width of Throat*Coefficient of Discharge))^(2/3) to evaluate the Depth of Flow, The Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume is defined as the amount of liquid at any section in channel. Depth of Flow is denoted by df symbol.

How to evaluate Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume, enter Discharge of Channel (Q), Width of Throat (Wt) & Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume

What is the formula to find Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
The formula of Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume is expressed as Depth of Flow = (Discharge of Channel/(Width of Throat*Coefficient of Discharge))^(2/3). Here is an example- 3.683906 = (14/(3.5*0.66))^(2/3).
How to calculate Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
With Discharge of Channel (Q), Width of Throat (Wt) & Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) we can find Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume using the formula - Depth of Flow = (Discharge of Channel/(Width of Throat*Coefficient of Discharge))^(2/3).
Can the Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume be negative?
No, the Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth of Flow given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume can be measured.
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