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The Head of Liquid is the height of a liquid column that corresponds to a particular pressure exerted by the liquid column from the base of its container. Check FAQs
H=(Qth23CdLw2[g])23
H - Head of Liquid?Qth - Theoretical Discharge?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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1.3244Edit=(90Edit230.8Edit25Edit29.8066)23
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
H=(Qth23CdLw2[g])23
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H=(90m³/s230.825m2[g])23
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
H=(90m³/s230.825m29.8066m/s²)23
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H=(90230.82529.8066)23
Next Step Evaluate
H=1.3243993475815m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
H=1.3244m

Head of Liquid at Crest Formula Elements

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Functions
Head of Liquid
The Head of Liquid is the height of a liquid column that corresponds to a particular pressure exerted by the liquid column from the base of its container.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theoretical Discharge
The Theoretical Discharge is given by the theoretical area and velocity.
Symbol: Qth
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge or efflux coefficient is the ratio of the actual discharge to the theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Weir
The Length of Weir is the of the base of weir through which discharge is taking place.
Symbol: Lw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
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 Head of Liquid

​Go Head of Liquid above V-notch
H=(Qth815Cdtan(∠A2)2[g])0.4

Other formulas in Discharge category

​Go Time Required to Empty Reservoir
ta=(3ACdLw2[g])(1Hf-1Hi)
​Go Time Required to Empty Tank with Triangular Weir or Notch
ta=(5A4Cdtan(∠A2)2[g])(1Hf32-1Hi32)
​Go Discharge over Rectangle Notch or Weir
Qth=23CdLw2[g]H32
​Go Discharge over Triangular Notch or Weir
Qth=815Cdtan(∠A2)2[g]H52

How to Evaluate Head of Liquid at Crest?

Head of Liquid at Crest evaluator uses Head of Liquid = (Theoretical Discharge/(2/3*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])))^(2/3) to evaluate the Head of Liquid, Head of Liquid at Crest of a weir refers to the vertical distance between the water level upstream of the weir and the crest of the weir itself. It is a crucial measurement used to determine the flow rate over the weir. Head of Liquid is denoted by H symbol.

How to evaluate Head of Liquid at Crest using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head of Liquid at Crest, enter Theoretical Discharge (Qth), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) & Length of Weir (Lw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head of Liquid at Crest

What is the formula to find Head of Liquid at Crest?
The formula of Head of Liquid at Crest is expressed as Head of Liquid = (Theoretical Discharge/(2/3*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])))^(2/3). Here is an example- 1.324399 = (90/(2/3*0.8*25*sqrt(2*[g])))^(2/3).
How to calculate Head of Liquid at Crest?
With Theoretical Discharge (Qth), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) & Length of Weir (Lw) we can find Head of Liquid at Crest using the formula - Head of Liquid = (Theoretical Discharge/(2/3*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir*sqrt(2*[g])))^(2/3). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Head of Liquid?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Head of Liquid-
  • Head of Liquid=(Theoretical Discharge/(8/15*Coefficient of Discharge*tan(Angle A/2)*sqrt(2*[g])))^0.4OpenImg
Can the Head of Liquid at Crest be negative?
No, the Head of Liquid at Crest, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head of Liquid at Crest?
Head of Liquid at Crest is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head of Liquid at Crest can be measured.
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