Discharge through Orifice in Devices to Measure Flow Rate Formulas

The Discharge through Orifice refers to the opening, of any size or shape, in a pipe or at the bottom or side wall of a container (water tank, reservoir, etc.), through which fluid is discharged. And is denoted by Q_O. Discharge through Orifice is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Discharge through Orifice is always positive.

Formulas to find Discharge through Orifice in Devices to Measure Flow Rate

fxDischarge through Pipe given Coefficient of DischargeGo

List of variables in Devices to Measure Flow Rate formulas

fx Coefficient of Discharge Go

fx Width of Pipe Go

fx Height of Liquid Bottom Edge Go

fx Height of Liquid Top Edge Go

fx Difference in Liquid Level Go

FAQ

What is the Discharge through Orifice?

The Discharge through Orifice refers to the opening, of any size or shape, in a pipe or at the bottom or side wall of a container (water tank, reservoir, etc.), through which fluid is discharged. Discharge through Orifice is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Discharge through Orifice is always positive.

Can the Discharge through Orifice be negative?

No, the Discharge through Orifice, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Discharge through Orifice?

Discharge through Orifice 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 Orifice can be measured.

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