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Rate of flow is the rate at which a liquid or other substance flows through a particular channel, pipe, etc. Check FAQs
Q=CdA(2ghelbowmeter)
Q - Rate of flow?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter?A - Cross sectional area of Pipe?g - Acceleration Due To Gravity?helbowmeter - Elbowmeter Height?

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1.0316Edit=21Edit18Edit(29.8Edit38Edit)
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Discharge through Elbow Meter Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Discharge through Elbow Meter?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Q=CdA(2ghelbowmeter)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Q=2118cm²(29.8m/s²38m)
Next Step Convert Units
Q=210.0018(29.8m/s²38m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Q=210.0018(29.838)
Next Step Evaluate
Q=1.03160071345458m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Q=1.0316m³/s

Discharge through Elbow Meter Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Rate of flow
Rate of flow is the rate at which a liquid or other substance flows through a particular channel, pipe, etc.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter
Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter is defined as reduction factor for theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cross sectional area of Pipe
Cross sectional area of Pipe is the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
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.
Elbowmeter Height
Elbowmeter height is defined as the ratio of the pressure difference at inlet and outlet of manometer and specific weight of that liquid.
Symbol: helbowmeter
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 Rate of flow

​Go Theoretical discharge for Venturimeter
Q=A1At(2ghventuri)(A1)2-(At)2

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How to Evaluate Discharge through Elbow Meter?

Discharge through Elbow Meter evaluator uses Rate of flow = Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter*Cross sectional area of Pipe*(sqrt(2*Acceleration Due To Gravity*Elbowmeter Height)) to evaluate the Rate of flow, Discharge through Elbow Meter is defined as the rate of flow of the liquid at either inlet or outlet of an elbow meter. Rate of flow is denoted by Q symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge through Elbow Meter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge through Elbow Meter, enter Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter (Cd), Cross sectional area of Pipe (A), Acceleration Due To Gravity (g) & Elbowmeter Height (helbowmeter) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge through Elbow Meter

What is the formula to find Discharge through Elbow Meter?
The formula of Discharge through Elbow Meter is expressed as Rate of flow = Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter*Cross sectional area of Pipe*(sqrt(2*Acceleration Due To Gravity*Elbowmeter Height)). Here is an example- 1.031601 = 21*0.0018*(sqrt(2*9.8*38)).
How to calculate Discharge through Elbow Meter?
With Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter (Cd), Cross sectional area of Pipe (A), Acceleration Due To Gravity (g) & Elbowmeter Height (helbowmeter) we can find Discharge through Elbow Meter using the formula - Rate of flow = Coefficient of Discharge of Elbow meter*Cross sectional area of Pipe*(sqrt(2*Acceleration Due To Gravity*Elbowmeter Height)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Rate of flow?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Rate of flow-
  • Rate of flow=(Area of cross section at inlet*Area of Cross section at Throat*(sqrt(2*Acceleration Due To Gravity*Venturi Head)))/(sqrt((Area of cross section at inlet)^(2)-(Area of Cross section at Throat)^(2)))OpenImg
Can the Discharge through Elbow Meter be negative?
Yes, the Discharge through Elbow Meter, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge through Elbow Meter?
Discharge through Elbow Meter 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 Elbow Meter can be measured.
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