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Discharge through Triangular Weir is discharge calculated considering the channel as triangular. Check FAQs
Qtri=(815)Cd2gtan(θ2)((Sw+HV)52-HV52)
Qtri - Discharge through Triangular Weir?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?θ - Theta?Sw - Height of Water above Crest of Weir?HV - Velocity Head?

Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered Example

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27.7783Edit=(815)0.66Edit29.8Edittan(30Edit2)((2Edit+4.6Edit)52-4.6Edit52)
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Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qtri=(815)Cd2gtan(θ2)((Sw+HV)52-HV52)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qtri=(815)0.6629.8m/s²tan(30°2)((2m+4.6m)52-4.6m52)
Next Step Convert Units
Qtri=(815)0.6629.8m/s²tan(0.5236rad2)((2m+4.6m)52-4.6m52)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qtri=(815)0.6629.8tan(0.52362)((2+4.6)52-4.652)
Next Step Evaluate
Qtri=27.7782521464878m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qtri=27.7783m³/s

Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered Formula Elements

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Discharge through Triangular Weir
Discharge through Triangular Weir is discharge calculated considering the channel as triangular.
Symbol: Qtri
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.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Velocity Head
Velocity Head is represented in the term of length unit, also referred to as kinetic head represents the kinetic energy of the fluid.
Symbol: HV
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)
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 through Triangular Weir

​Go Discharge for Entire Triangular Weir
Qtri=(815)Cd2gtan(θ2)Sw52
​Go Discharge for Triangular Weir if Angle is at 90
Qtri=(815)Cd2gSw32
​Go Discharge for Triangular Weir if Coefficient Discharge is Constant
Qtri=1.418Sw52

Other formulas in Flow over a Triangular Weir or Notch category

​Go Head for Discharge for Entire Triangular Weir
Sw=(Qtri(815)Cd2gtan(θ2))25
​Go Coefficient of Discharge when Discharge for Triangular Weir when Angle is 90
Cd=Qtri(815)2gSw52
​Go Head when Discharge for Triangular Weir Angle is 90
Sw=Qtri((815)Cd2g)25
​Go Head when Coefficient Discharge is Constant
Sw=(Qtri1.418)25

How to Evaluate Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered?

Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered evaluator uses Discharge through Triangular Weir = (8/15)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*tan(Theta/2)*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(5/2)-Velocity Head^(5/2)) to evaluate the Discharge through Triangular Weir, The Discharge for triangular weir if velocity is considered is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Discharge through Triangular Weir is denoted by Qtri symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Theta (θ), Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) & Velocity Head (HV) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered

What is the formula to find Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered?
The formula of Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered is expressed as Discharge through Triangular Weir = (8/15)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*tan(Theta/2)*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(5/2)-Velocity Head^(5/2)). Here is an example- 27.77825 = (8/15)*0.66*sqrt(2*9.8)*tan(0.5235987755982/2)*((2+4.6)^(5/2)-4.6^(5/2)).
How to calculate Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Theta (θ), Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) & Velocity Head (HV) we can find Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered using the formula - Discharge through Triangular Weir = (8/15)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*tan(Theta/2)*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(5/2)-Velocity Head^(5/2)). This formula also uses Tangent (tan), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge through Triangular Weir?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge through Triangular Weir-
  • Discharge through Triangular Weir=(8/15)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*tan(Theta/2)*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(5/2)OpenImg
  • Discharge through Triangular Weir=(8/15)*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2)OpenImg
  • Discharge through Triangular Weir=1.418*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(5/2)OpenImg
Can the Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered be negative?
Yes, the Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered?
Discharge for Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered 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 Triangular Weir if Velocity is Considered can be measured.
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