Discharge in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

The Discharge referred as volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. It includes any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic material. And is denoted by Q. Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Discharge is always positive.

Formulas to find Discharge in Groundwater Hydrology

fxDischarge when Coefficient of Permeability at Permeameter Experiment is ConsideredGo

Groundwater Hydrology formulas that make use of Discharge

fxCoefficient of Permeability at Temperature of Permeameter ExperimentGo

fxCross-Sectional Area when Coefficient of Permeability at Permeameter Experiment is ConsideredGo

fxLength when Coefficient of Permeability at Permeameter Experiment is ConsideredGo

List of variables in Groundwater Hydrology formulas

fx Coefficient of Permeability at 20° C Go

fx Cross-Sectional Area Go

fx Constant Head Difference Go

fx Length Go

FAQ

What is the Discharge?

The Discharge referred as volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. It includes any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic material. Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Discharge is always positive.

Can the Discharge be negative?

No, the Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Discharge?

Discharge 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 can be measured.

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