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The Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer refers to the rate of total discharge in the channel to the width considered. Check FAQs
q=(ho-h1Lstream)kb
q - Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer?ho - Piezometric Head at Upstream End?h1 - Piezometric Head at Downstream End?Lstream - Length between Upstream and Downstream?k - Coefficient of Permeability?b - Aquifer Thickness?

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29.9511Edit=(12Edit-5Edit4.09Edit)0.5Edit35Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
q=(ho-h1Lstream)kb
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q=(12m-5m4.09m)0.5m/s35m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q=(12-54.09)0.535
Next Step Evaluate
q=29.9511002444988m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
q=29.9511m³/s

Discharge per unit width of aquifers Formula Elements

Variables
Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer
The Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer refers to the rate of total discharge in the channel to the width considered.
Symbol: q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Piezometric Head at Upstream End
The Piezometric Head at Upstream End refers to the specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum.
Symbol: ho
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Piezometric Head at Downstream End
The Piezometric Head at Downstream End refers to the specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum.
Symbol: h1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length between Upstream and Downstream
The Length between Upstream and Downstream refers to the horizontal base with a difference in surface elevations.
Symbol: Lstream
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Permeability
The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the rate of flow of water under laminar flow conditions through a unit cross-sectional area of a porous medium under a unit hydraulic gradient.
Symbol: k
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Aquifer Thickness
The Aquifer Thickness is referred as vertical distance between the top and bottom boundaries of an aquifer, typically measured in feet or meters.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer

​Go Velocity Equation of Hydraulics
q=Av

Other formulas in Confined Groundwater Flow between Water Bodies category

​Go Equation of Hydraulic Grade Line in Confined Groundwater Flow
P=ho-(ho-h1Lstream)x
​Go Coefficient of Permeability when Discharge is Considered
k=qLstream(ho-h1)b
​Go Aquifer Thickness when Discharge is Considered
b=qLstream(ho-h1)k
​Go Length when Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer is Considered
Lstream=(ho-h1q)kb

How to Evaluate Discharge per unit width of aquifers?

Discharge per unit width of aquifers evaluator uses Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer = ((Piezometric Head at Upstream End-Piezometric Head at Downstream End)/Length between Upstream and Downstream)*Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness to evaluate the Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer, The Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifers formula is defined as the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer is denoted by q symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge per unit width of aquifers using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge per unit width of aquifers, enter Piezometric Head at Upstream End (ho), Piezometric Head at Downstream End (h1), Length between Upstream and Downstream (Lstream), Coefficient of Permeability (k) & Aquifer Thickness (b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge per unit width of aquifers

What is the formula to find Discharge per unit width of aquifers?
The formula of Discharge per unit width of aquifers is expressed as Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer = ((Piezometric Head at Upstream End-Piezometric Head at Downstream End)/Length between Upstream and Downstream)*Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness. Here is an example- 12.83619 = ((12-5)/4.09)*0.5*35.
How to calculate Discharge per unit width of aquifers?
With Piezometric Head at Upstream End (ho), Piezometric Head at Downstream End (h1), Length between Upstream and Downstream (Lstream), Coefficient of Permeability (k) & Aquifer Thickness (b) we can find Discharge per unit width of aquifers using the formula - Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer = ((Piezometric Head at Upstream End-Piezometric Head at Downstream End)/Length between Upstream and Downstream)*Coefficient of Permeability*Aquifer Thickness.
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer-
  • Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer=Cross-Sectional Area*Groundwater VelocityOpenImg
Can the Discharge per unit width of aquifers be negative?
No, the Discharge per unit width of aquifers, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge per unit width of aquifers?
Discharge per unit width of aquifers 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 per unit width of aquifers can be measured.
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