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Discharge by Cipolletti is the rate of flow of a liquid. Check FAQs
QC=(23)Cd2gLwSw32
QC - Discharge by Cipolletti?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?Sw - Height of Water above Crest of Weir?

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16.529Edit=(23)0.66Edit29.8Edit3Edit2Edit32
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
QC=(23)Cd2gLwSw32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
QC=(23)0.6629.8m/s²3m2m32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
QC=(23)0.6629.83232
Next Step Evaluate
QC=16.5290144896784m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
QC=16.529m³/s

Discharge for Cipolletti Weir Formula Elements

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Discharge by Cipolletti
Discharge by Cipolletti is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: QC
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Weir Crest
Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end.
Symbol: Lw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Water above Crest of Weir
Height of Water above Crest of Weir is defined as the water surface height above crest.
Symbol: Sw
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 Discharge by Cipolletti

​Go Discharge over Trapezoidal Notch if overall Coefficient of Discharge for Trapezoidal notch
QC=((Cd2gSw32)((23)Lw+(815)Swtan(θ2)))
​Go Discharge over Cipolletti Weir by Francis Cipolletti
QC=1.86LwSw32
​Go Discharge for Cipolletti Weir if Velocity is Considered
QC=1.86Lw(HStillwater32-HV32)

Other formulas in Flow Over a Trapizoidal Weir or Notch category

​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge for Cipolletti Weir
Cd=QC322gLwSw32
​Go Length of Crest given Discharge for Cipolletti Weir
Lw=3QC2Cd2gSw32
​Go Head given Discharge for Cipolletti Weir
Sw=(3QC2Cd2gLw)23
​Go Length of Crest given Discharge over Cipolletti Weir by Francis, Cipolletti
Lw=QC1.86Sw32

How to Evaluate Discharge for Cipolletti Weir?

Discharge for Cipolletti Weir evaluator uses Discharge by Cipolletti = (2/3)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2) to evaluate the Discharge by Cipolletti, The Discharge for Cipolletti weir is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Discharge by Cipolletti is denoted by QC symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge for Cipolletti Weir using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge for Cipolletti Weir, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge for Cipolletti Weir

What is the formula to find Discharge for Cipolletti Weir?
The formula of Discharge for Cipolletti Weir is expressed as Discharge by Cipolletti = (2/3)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2). Here is an example- 16.52901 = (2/3)*0.66*sqrt(2*9.8)*3*2^(3/2).
How to calculate Discharge for Cipolletti Weir?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) we can find Discharge for Cipolletti Weir using the formula - Discharge by Cipolletti = (2/3)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge by Cipolletti?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge by Cipolletti-
  • Discharge by Cipolletti=((Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2))*((2/3)*Length of Weir Crest+(8/15)*Height of Water above Crest of Weir*tan(Theta/2)))OpenImg
  • Discharge by Cipolletti=1.86*Length of Weir Crest*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2)OpenImg
  • Discharge by Cipolletti=1.86*Length of Weir Crest*(Still Water Head^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))OpenImg
Can the Discharge for Cipolletti Weir be negative?
Yes, the Discharge for Cipolletti Weir, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge for Cipolletti Weir?
Discharge for Cipolletti Weir is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Discharge for Cipolletti Weir can be measured.
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