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Discharge of Channel is the rate of flow of a liquid. Check FAQs
Q=CdWt(df1.5)
Q - Discharge of Channel?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Wt - Width of Throat?df - Depth of Flow?

Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Example

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13.8479Edit=0.66Edit3.5Edit(3.3Edit1.5)
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Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Q=CdWt(df1.5)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Q=0.663.5m(3.3m1.5)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Q=0.663.5(3.31.5)
Next Step Evaluate
Q=13.8478671895711m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Q=13.8479m³/s

Discharge through Critical Depth Flume Formula Elements

Variables
Discharge of Channel
Discharge of Channel is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Width of Throat
Width of Throat of the parshall flume is denoted by W symbol.
Symbol: Wt
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Flow
Depth of Flow is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.
Symbol: df
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Discharge of Channel

​Go Discharge Flow through Channel
Q=(CdAiAf)(2[g]hi-ho(Ai2)-(Af2))
​Go Discharge Flow through Rectangular Channel
Q=(CdAiAf)(2[g]hi-ho(Ai2)-(Af2))

Other formulas in Metering Flumes category

​Go Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Channel
Cd=(QAiAf((Ai2)-(Af2)2[g](hi-ho)))
​Go Head at Entrance given Discharge through Channel
hi=(QCdAiAf(2[g]Ai2-Af2))2+ho
​Go Head at Entrance of Section given Discharge Flow through Channel
ho=hi-(QCdAiAf(2[g]Ai2-Af2))2
​Go Coefficient of Discharge through Flume given Discharge Flow through Rectangular Channel
Cd=(QAiAf((Ai2)-(Af2)2[g](hi-ho)))

How to Evaluate Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?

Discharge through Critical Depth Flume evaluator uses Discharge of Channel = Coefficient of Discharge*Width of Throat*(Depth of Flow^1.5) to evaluate the Discharge of Channel, The Discharge through Critical Depth Flume is defined as the amount of liquid flowing through a section in any time. Discharge of Channel is denoted by Q symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge through Critical Depth Flume using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge through Critical Depth Flume, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Width of Throat (Wt) & Depth of Flow (df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge through Critical Depth Flume

What is the formula to find Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
The formula of Discharge through Critical Depth Flume is expressed as Discharge of Channel = Coefficient of Discharge*Width of Throat*(Depth of Flow^1.5). Here is an example- 11.8696 = 0.66*3.5*(3.3^1.5).
How to calculate Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Width of Throat (Wt) & Depth of Flow (df) we can find Discharge through Critical Depth Flume using the formula - Discharge of Channel = Coefficient of Discharge*Width of Throat*(Depth of Flow^1.5).
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge of Channel?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge of Channel-
  • Discharge of Channel=(Coefficient of Discharge*Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit)/((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))))OpenImg
  • Discharge of Channel=(Coefficient of Discharge*Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2)*(sqrt(2*[g]*(Loss of Head at Entrance-Loss of Head at Exit)/((Cross Section Area 1^2)-(Cross Section Area 2^2))))OpenImg
Can the Discharge through Critical Depth Flume be negative?
No, the Discharge through Critical Depth Flume, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge through Critical Depth Flume?
Discharge through Critical Depth Flume 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 through Critical Depth Flume can be measured.
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