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Discharge through Drowned Portion is a measure of the quantity of fluid flow over unit time, representing the quantity of water in between the downstream and the crest of the water. Check FAQs
Q2=Cd(Lwh2)2g(HUpstream-h2)
Q2 - Discharge through Drowned Portion?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?h2 - Head on Downstream of Weir?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?HUpstream - Head on Upstream of Weir?

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99.9651Edit=0.66Edit(3Edit5.1Edit)29.8Edit(10.1Edit-5.1Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Q2=Cd(Lwh2)2g(HUpstream-h2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Q2=0.66(3m5.1m)29.8m/s²(10.1m-5.1m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Q2=0.66(35.1)29.8(10.1-5.1)
Next Step Evaluate
Q2=99.9650998699046m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Q2=99.9651m³/s

Discharge through Drowned Portion Formula Elements

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Discharge through Drowned Portion
Discharge through Drowned Portion is a measure of the quantity of fluid flow over unit time, representing the quantity of water in between the downstream and the crest of the water.
Symbol: Q2
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.
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.
Head on Downstream of Weir
Head on Downstream of Weir pertains to the energy status of water in water flow systems and is useful for describing flow in hydraulic structures.
Symbol: h2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Head on Upstream of Weir
Head on Upstream of Weirr pertains to the energy status of water in water flow systems and is useful for describing flow in hydraulic structures.
Symbol: HUpstream
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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 Drowned Portion

​Go Discharge through Drowned Portion given Total Discharge over Submerged Weir
Q2=QT-Q1
​Go Discharge through Submerged Weir if Velocity is Approached
Q2=CdLwh2(2g(HUpstream-h2)+vsu2)

Other formulas in Submerged Weirs category

​Go Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Q1=(23)CdLw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Cd=3Q12Lw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​Go Length of Crest for Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Lw=3Q12Cd2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​Go Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion
HUpstream=(3Q12CdLw2g)23+h2

How to Evaluate Discharge through Drowned Portion?

Discharge through Drowned Portion evaluator uses Discharge through Drowned Portion = Coefficient of Discharge*(Length of Weir Crest*Head on Downstream of Weir)*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)) to evaluate the Discharge through Drowned Portion, The Discharge through drowned portion is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Discharge through Drowned Portion is denoted by Q2 symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge through Drowned Portion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge through Drowned Portion, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Head on Downstream of Weir (h2), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Head on Upstream of Weir (HUpstream) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge through Drowned Portion

What is the formula to find Discharge through Drowned Portion?
The formula of Discharge through Drowned Portion is expressed as Discharge through Drowned Portion = Coefficient of Discharge*(Length of Weir Crest*Head on Downstream of Weir)*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)). Here is an example- 99.9651 = 0.66*(3*5.1)*sqrt(2*9.8*(10.1-5.1)).
How to calculate Discharge through Drowned Portion?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Head on Downstream of Weir (h2), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Head on Upstream of Weir (HUpstream) we can find Discharge through Drowned Portion using the formula - Discharge through Drowned Portion = Coefficient of Discharge*(Length of Weir Crest*Head on Downstream of Weir)*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge through Drowned Portion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge through Drowned Portion-
  • Discharge through Drowned Portion=Total Discharge of Submerged Weir-Discharge through Free PortionOpenImg
  • Discharge through Drowned Portion=Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*Head on Downstream of Weir*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)+Velocity over Submerged Weir^2))OpenImg
Can the Discharge through Drowned Portion be negative?
Yes, the Discharge through Drowned Portion, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge through Drowned Portion?
Discharge through Drowned Portion 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 Drowned Portion can be measured.
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