Discharge over Broad Crested Weir Formula

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Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Check FAQs
Qw=Lwhc(2[g])(H-hc)
Qw - Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?hc - Critical Depth of Weir?H - Total Head?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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26.5954Edit=3Edit1.001Edit(29.8066)(5Edit-1.001Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qw=Lwhc(2[g])(H-hc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qw=3m1.001m(2[g])(5m-1.001m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Qw=3m1.001m(29.8066m/s²)(5m-1.001m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qw=31.001(29.8066)(5-1.001)
Next Step Evaluate
Qw=26.5953904044081m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qw=26.5954m³/s

Discharge over Broad Crested Weir Formula Elements

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Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir
Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.
Symbol: Qw
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Critical Depth of Weir
The Critical Depth of Weir is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Head
Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
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 in Broad Crested Weir category

​Go Total Head above Weir Crest
H=hc+(vf22g)
​Go Critical Depth due to Reduction in Area of Flow Section given Total Head
hc=H-(vf22g)
​Go Velocity of Flow given Head
vf=(2g)(H-hc)
​Go Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir
Lw=Qwhc(2[g])(H-hc)

How to Evaluate Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?

Discharge over Broad Crested Weir evaluator uses Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)) to evaluate the Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir, Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is defined as the flow of water passing over a weir structure with a wide crest. It is characterized by the gradual increase and subsequent decrease of water depth over the crest, resulting in a complex flow pattern. Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is denoted by Qw symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge over Broad Crested Weir using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge over Broad Crested Weir, enter Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Critical Depth of Weir (hc) & Total Head (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge over Broad Crested Weir

What is the formula to find Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
The formula of Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is expressed as Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)). Here is an example- 26.59539 = 3*1.001*sqrt((2*[g])*(5-1.001)).
How to calculate Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
With Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Critical Depth of Weir (hc) & Total Head (H) we can find Discharge over Broad Crested Weir using the formula - Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Discharge over Broad Crested Weir be negative?
Yes, the Discharge over Broad Crested Weir, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
Discharge over Broad Crested 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 over Broad Crested Weir can be measured.
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