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Discharge through Free Portion is a measure of the quantity of fluid flow over unit time, representing the quantity in between the upstream and downstream portion. Check FAQs
Q1=(23)CdLw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
Q1 - Discharge through Free Portion?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?HUpstream - Head on Upstream of Weir?h2 - Head on Downstream of Weir?

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65.3367Edit=(23)0.66Edit3Edit29.8Edit(10.1Edit-5.1Edit)32
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Q1=(23)CdLw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Q1=(23)0.663m29.8m/s²(10.1m-5.1m)32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Q1=(23)0.66329.8(10.1-5.1)32
Next Step Evaluate
Q1=65.336666581637m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Q1=65.3367m³/s

Discharge through Free Weir Portion Formula Elements

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Discharge through Free Portion
Discharge through Free Portion is a measure of the quantity of fluid flow over unit time, representing the quantity in between the upstream and downstream portion.
Symbol: Q1
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.
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.
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.
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 Free Portion

​Go Discharge through Free Weir Portion given Total Discharge over Submerged Weir
Q1=QT-Q2
​Go Discharge through Free Weir if Velocity is Approached
Q1=(23)CdLw2g(((HUpstream-h2)+(vsu22g))32-(vsu22g)32)

Other formulas in Submerged Weirs category

​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
​Go Head on Downstream Weir for Discharge through Free Weir Portion
h2=-(3Q12CdLw2g)23+HUpstream

How to Evaluate Discharge through Free Weir Portion?

Discharge through Free Weir Portion evaluator uses Discharge through Free Portion = (2/3)*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2) to evaluate the Discharge through Free Portion, The Discharge through free weir portion is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Discharge through Free Portion is denoted by Q1 symbol.

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

FAQs on Discharge through Free Weir Portion

What is the formula to find Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
The formula of Discharge through Free Weir Portion is expressed as Discharge through Free Portion = (2/3)*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2). Here is an example- 65.33667 = (2/3)*0.66*3*sqrt(2*9.8)*(10.1-5.1)^(3/2).
How to calculate Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Head on Upstream of Weir (HUpstream) & Head on Downstream of Weir (h2) we can find Discharge through Free Weir Portion using the formula - Discharge through Free Portion = (2/3)*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)^(3/2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge through Free Portion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge through Free Portion-
  • Discharge through Free Portion=Total Discharge of Submerged Weir-Discharge through Drowned PortionOpenImg
  • Discharge through Free Portion=(2/3)*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(((Head on Upstream of Weir-Head on Downstream of Weir)+(Velocity over Submerged Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))^(3/2)-(Velocity over Submerged Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))^(3/2))OpenImg
Can the Discharge through Free Weir Portion be negative?
Yes, the Discharge through Free Weir Portion, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
Discharge through Free Weir 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 Free Weir Portion can be measured.
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