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Environmental Discharge is the rate of flow of a liquid. Check FAQs
Qe=Acs(R23)i12n
Qe - Environmental Discharge?Acs - Area of Cross Section?R - Hydraulic Radius?i - Slope of Bed?n - Manning’s Roughness Coefficient?

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46.2992Edit=3.5Edit(2Edit23)0.01Edit120.012Edit
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Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qe=Acs(R23)i12n
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qe=3.5(2m23)0.01120.012
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qe=3.5(223)0.01120.012
Next Step Evaluate
Qe=46.2991973490725m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qe=46.2992m³/s

Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Area of Cross Section
Area of Cross Section is when a plane cuts a solid object, an area is projected onto the plane.
Symbol: Acs
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Radius
Hydraulic Radius is the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid is flowing to the wet perimeter of the conduit.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slope of Bed
Slope of Bed is the inclination or gradient of a channel or riverbed along its length.
Symbol: i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient represents the roughness or friction applied to the flow by the channel.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Environmental Discharge

​Go Discharge Passing through Parshall Flume given Discharge Coefficient
Qe=c(d)CD
​Go Discharge through Control Section
Qe=WtVcdc
​Go Discharge given Flow Area of Throat
Qe=FareaVc
​Go Discharge given Critical Depth
Qe=((dc)3)g(Wt)2

Other formulas in Discharge in Channel category

​Go Discharge Coefficient with known Discharge
CD=-log(Qthc,d)
​Go Maximum Discharge given Width of Throat
Qp=WtVcdc

How to Evaluate Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section?

Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section evaluator uses Environmental Discharge = Area of Cross Section*(Hydraulic Radius^(2/3))*(Slope of Bed^(1/2))/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient to evaluate the Environmental Discharge, The Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section formula is defined as the measure of the value of the volume of water flowing through a section of the channel per unit of time. Environmental Discharge is denoted by Qe symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section, enter Area of Cross Section (Acs), Hydraulic Radius (R), Slope of Bed (i) & Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section

What is the formula to find Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section?
The formula of Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section is expressed as Environmental Discharge = Area of Cross Section*(Hydraulic Radius^(2/3))*(Slope of Bed^(1/2))/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient. Here is an example- 46.2992 = 3.5*(2^(2/3))*(0.01^(1/2))/0.012.
How to calculate Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section?
With Area of Cross Section (Acs), Hydraulic Radius (R), Slope of Bed (i) & Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) we can find Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section using the formula - Environmental Discharge = Area of Cross Section*(Hydraulic Radius^(2/3))*(Slope of Bed^(1/2))/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient.
What are the other ways to Calculate Environmental Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Environmental Discharge-
  • Environmental Discharge=Integration Constant*(Depth)^(Discharge Coefficient)OpenImg
  • Environmental Discharge=Width of Throat*Critical Velocity*Critical DepthOpenImg
  • Environmental Discharge=Flow Area of Throat*Critical VelocityOpenImg
Can the Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section be negative?
No, the Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section?
Discharge for Rectangular Channel Section 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 Rectangular Channel Section can be measured.
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