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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. Check FAQs
HUpstream=(3Q12CdLw2g)23+h2
HUpstream - Head on Upstream of Weir?Q1 - Discharge through Free Portion?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?h2 - Head on Downstream of Weir?

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9.2888Edit=(350.1Edit20.66Edit3Edit29.8Edit)23+5.1Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
HUpstream=(3Q12CdLw2g)23+h2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
HUpstream=(350.1m³/s20.663m29.8m/s²)23+5.1m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
HUpstream=(350.120.66329.8)23+5.1
Next Step Evaluate
HUpstream=9.28880849845309m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
HUpstream=9.2888m

Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion Formula Elements

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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.
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 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 Head on Upstream of Weir

​Go Head on Upstream Weir for Discharge through Drowned Portion
HUpstream=(Q2CdLwh2)2(12g)+h2

Other formulas in Submerged Weirs category

​Go Discharge through Free Weir Portion
Q1=(23)CdLw2g(HUpstream-h2)32
​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 Downstream Weir for Discharge through Free Weir Portion
h2=-(3Q12CdLw2g)23+HUpstream

How to Evaluate Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion?

Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion evaluator uses Head on Upstream of Weir = ((3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))^(2/3)+Head on Downstream of Weir to evaluate the Head on Upstream of Weir, Head on upstream weir given discharge through free weir portion is measurement of head drop in weir in free weir portion. Head on Upstream of Weir is denoted by HUpstream symbol.

How to evaluate Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion, enter Discharge through Free Portion (Q1), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Head on Downstream of Weir (h2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion

What is the formula to find Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
The formula of Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion is expressed as Head on Upstream of Weir = ((3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))^(2/3)+Head on Downstream of Weir. Here is an example- 9.288808 = ((3*50.1)/(2*0.66*3*sqrt(2*9.8)))^(2/3)+5.1.
How to calculate Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
With Discharge through Free Portion (Q1), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Head on Downstream of Weir (h2) we can find Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion using the formula - Head on Upstream of Weir = ((3*Discharge through Free Portion)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))^(2/3)+Head on Downstream of Weir. This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Head on Upstream of Weir?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Head on Upstream of Weir-
  • Head on Upstream of Weir=(Discharge through Drowned Portion/(Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*Head on Downstream of Weir))^2*(1/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))+Head on Downstream of WeirOpenImg
Can the Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion be negative?
Yes, the Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion?
Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head on Upstream Weir given Discharge through Free Weir Portion can be measured.
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