Equation for Suspended Sediment Load Formula

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Suspended Sediment Load of a flowing fluid, such as a river, refers to the portion of sediment that remains uplifted by the fluid’s flow during the process of sediment transportation. Check FAQs
Qs=K(Qn)
Qs - Suspended Sediment Load?K - Soil Erodibility Factor?Q - Stream Discharge?n - Constant n?

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229.5Edit=0.17Edit(2.5Edit3Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qs=K(Qn)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qs=0.17(2.5m³/s3)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qs=0.17(2.53)
Next Step Evaluate
Qs=2.65625kg/s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Qs=229.5t/d

Equation for Suspended Sediment Load Formula Elements

Variables
Suspended Sediment Load
Suspended Sediment Load of a flowing fluid, such as a river, refers to the portion of sediment that remains uplifted by the fluid’s flow during the process of sediment transportation.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: t/d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Soil Erodibility Factor
Soil Erodibility Factor is the intrinsic susceptibility of a soil to erosion by runoff and raindrop impact.
Symbol: K
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Stream Discharge
Stream Discharge is the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Constant n
Constant n is for the catchment to be determined by the effective rainfall of the catchment.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Channel Erosion category

​Go Soil Erodibility Factor given Suspended Sediment Load
K=QsQn
​Go Stream Flow Discharge given Suspended Sediment Load
Q=(QsK)1n

How to Evaluate Equation for Suspended Sediment Load?

Equation for Suspended Sediment Load evaluator uses Suspended Sediment Load = Soil Erodibility Factor*(Stream Discharge^Constant n) to evaluate the Suspended Sediment Load, The Equation for Suspended Sediment Load formula is defined as the load in addition to stream flow discharge at the stream gauging stations. Suspended Sediment Load is denoted by Qs symbol.

How to evaluate Equation for Suspended Sediment Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Equation for Suspended Sediment Load, enter Soil Erodibility Factor (K), Stream Discharge (Q) & Constant n (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Equation for Suspended Sediment Load

What is the formula to find Equation for Suspended Sediment Load?
The formula of Equation for Suspended Sediment Load is expressed as Suspended Sediment Load = Soil Erodibility Factor*(Stream Discharge^Constant n). Here is an example- 19828.8 = 0.17*(2.5^3).
How to calculate Equation for Suspended Sediment Load?
With Soil Erodibility Factor (K), Stream Discharge (Q) & Constant n (n) we can find Equation for Suspended Sediment Load using the formula - Suspended Sediment Load = Soil Erodibility Factor*(Stream Discharge^Constant n).
Can the Equation for Suspended Sediment Load be negative?
No, the Equation for Suspended Sediment Load, measured in Mass Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Equation for Suspended Sediment Load?
Equation for Suspended Sediment Load is usually measured using the Ton (metric) per Day[t/d] for Mass Flow Rate. Kilogram per Second[t/d], Gram per Second[t/d], Gram per Hour[t/d] are the few other units in which Equation for Suspended Sediment Load can be measured.
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