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The Diameter of Section refers to the length of the segment that passes through the center of the circle and touches two points on the edge of the circle. Check FAQs
dsection=3μVmeanLγfhL
dsection - Diameter of Section?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?Vmean - Mean Velocity?L - Length of Pipe?γf - Specific Weight of Liquid?hL - Head Loss due to Friction?

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4.9624Edit=310.2Edit10Edit15Edit9.81Edit1.9Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
dsection=3μVmeanLγfhL
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
dsection=310.2P10m/s15m9.81kN/m³1.9m
Next Step Convert Units
dsection=31.02Pa*s10m/s15m9.81kN/m³1.9m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
dsection=31.0210159.811.9
Next Step Evaluate
dsection=4.96243736938805m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
dsection=4.9624m

Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop Formula Elements

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Functions
Diameter of Section
The Diameter of Section refers to the length of the segment that passes through the center of the circle and touches two points on the edge of the circle.
Symbol: dsection
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Velocity
The Mean Velocity refers to the average rate at which an object or fluid moves over a given time interval.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Pipe
The Length of Pipe refers to the measurement of the pipe from one end to the other.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Weight of Liquid
The Specific Weight of Liquid refers to the weight per unit volume of that substance.
Symbol: γf
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Head Loss due to Friction
The Head Loss due to Friction refers to the reduction in pressure (or head) that occurs as fluid flows through a pipe or hydraulic system.
Symbol: hL
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Diameter of Section

​Go Diameter of Section given Mean Velocity of Flow
dsection=(R2+(μVmeanSγf))R
​Go Diameter of Section given Discharge per Unit Channel Width
dsection=(3μνsγf)13
​Go Diameter of Section given Slope of Channel
dsection=(𝜏sγf)+R
​Go Diameter of Section given Bed Shear Stress
dsection=𝜏sγf

Other formulas in Laminar Flow of Fluid in an Open Channel category

​Go Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
Vmean=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)μ
​Go Slope of Channel given Mean Velocity of Flow
S=μVmean(dsectionR-R22)γf
​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
μ=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)Vmean
​Go Discharge per unit channel width
ν=γfsdsection33μ

How to Evaluate Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop?

Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop evaluator uses Diameter of Section = sqrt((3*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe)/(Specific Weight of Liquid*Head Loss due to Friction)) to evaluate the Diameter of Section, The Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop is defined as the sectional depth of flow depth at a particular point. Diameter of Section is denoted by dsection symbol.

How to evaluate Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop, enter Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean), Length of Pipe (L), Specific Weight of Liquid f) & Head Loss due to Friction (hL) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop

What is the formula to find Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop?
The formula of Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop is expressed as Diameter of Section = sqrt((3*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe)/(Specific Weight of Liquid*Head Loss due to Friction)). Here is an example- 4.962437 = sqrt((3*1.02*10*15)/(9810*1.9)).
How to calculate Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop?
With Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean), Length of Pipe (L), Specific Weight of Liquid f) & Head Loss due to Friction (hL) we can find Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop using the formula - Diameter of Section = sqrt((3*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe)/(Specific Weight of Liquid*Head Loss due to Friction)). This formula also uses Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Diameter of Section?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Diameter of Section-
  • Diameter of Section=((Horizontal Distance^2+(Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Slope of Surface of Constant Pressure/Specific Weight of Liquid)))/Horizontal DistanceOpenImg
  • Diameter of Section=((3*Dynamic Viscosity*Kinematic Viscosity)/(Slope of Bed*Specific Weight of Liquid))^(1/3)OpenImg
  • Diameter of Section=(Shear Stress/(Slope of Bed*Specific Weight of Liquid))+Horizontal DistanceOpenImg
Can the Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop be negative?
No, the Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop?
Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Diameter of Section given Potential Head Drop can be measured.
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