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The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge. Check FAQs
Cd=QWt(df1.5)
Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Q - Discharge of Channel?Wt - Width of Throat?df - Depth of Flow?

Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Example

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0.6673Edit=14Edit3.5Edit(3.3Edit1.5)
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Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cd=QWt(df1.5)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cd=14m³/s3.5m(3.3m1.5)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cd=143.5(3.31.5)
Next Step Evaluate
Cd=0.667250766743249
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cd=0.6673

Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Coefficient of Discharge

​Go Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel
Cd=(QAiAf((Ai2)-(Af2)2[g](hi-ho)))
​Go Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Rectangular Channel
Cd=(QAiAf((Ai2)-(Af2)2[g](hi-ho)))

Other formulas in Metering Flumes category

​Go Discharge Flow through Channel
Q=(CdAiAf)(2[g]hi-ho(Ai2)-(Af2))
​Go Head at Entrance given Discharge through Channel
hi=(QCdAiAf(2[g]Ai2-Af2))2+ho
​Go Head at Entrance of Section given Discharge Flow through Channel
ho=hi-(QCdAiAf(2[g]Ai2-Af2))2
​Go Discharge Flow through Rectangular Channel
Q=(CdAiAf)(2[g]hi-ho(Ai2)-(Af2))

How to Evaluate Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?

Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume evaluator uses Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge of Channel/(Width of Throat*(Depth of Flow^1.5)) to evaluate the Coefficient of Discharge, The Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume is defined as ratio of actual to theoretical discharge. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.

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

FAQs on Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume

What is the formula to find Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
The formula of Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume is expressed as Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge of Channel/(Width of Throat*(Depth of Flow^1.5)). Here is an example- 0.778459 = 14/(3.5*(3.3^1.5)).
How to calculate Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
With Discharge of Channel (Q), Width of Throat (Wt) & Depth of Flow (df) we can find Discharge Coefficient given Discharge through Critical Depth Flume using the formula - Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge of Channel/(Width of Throat*(Depth of Flow^1.5)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge-
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Discharge of Channel/(Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))/(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit)))))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Discharge of Channel/(Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))/(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit)))))OpenImg
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