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Height of Water above Crest of Weir is defined as the water surface height above crest. Check FAQs
Sw=((QFr'32Cd2gLw)+HV32)23-HV
Sw - Height of Water above Crest of Weir?QFr' - Francis Discharge with Suppressed End?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?HV - Velocity Head?

Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity Example

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1.3892Edit=((28Edit320.66Edit29.8Edit3Edit)+4.6Edit32)23-4.6Edit
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Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Sw=((QFr'32Cd2gLw)+HV32)23-HV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Sw=((28m³/s320.6629.8m/s²3m)+4.6m32)23-4.6m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Sw=((28320.6629.83)+4.632)23-4.6
Next Step Evaluate
Sw=1.38918803416124m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Sw=1.3892m

Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Height of Water above Crest of Weir
Height of Water above Crest of Weir is defined as the water surface height above crest.
Symbol: Sw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Francis Discharge with Suppressed End
Francis Discharge with Suppressed End is discharge of flow without the end contraction.
Symbol: QFr'
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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.
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.
Velocity Head
Velocity Head is represented in the term of length unit, also referred to as kinetic head represents the kinetic energy of the fluid.
Symbol: HV
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 Height of Water above Crest of Weir

​Go Head over Crest for given Discharge without Velocity
Sw=(QFr'32Cd2gLw)23
​Go Head given Discharge through Notch which is to be Calibrated
Sw=(QFr'kFlow)1n
​Go Head when Bazin Formula for Discharge if Velocity is not considered
Sw=(QBv1m2gLw)23
​Go Head given Coefficient for Bazin Formula
Sw=0.003m-0.405

Other formulas in Hydraulic Head category

​Go Head when End Contractions is suppressed
HStillwater=(QFr'1.84Lw)23
​Go Head when Bazin Formula for Discharge if Velocity is considered
HStillwater=(QBvm2gLw)23
​Go Head given Coefficient using Bazin Formula and Velocity
HStillwater=0.003m-0.405

How to Evaluate Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity?

Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity evaluator uses Height of Water above Crest of Weir = (((Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest))+Velocity Head^(3/2))^(2/3)-Velocity Head to evaluate the Height of Water above Crest of Weir, Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity is measure of potential of fluid at measurement point. Height of Water above Crest of Weir is denoted by Sw symbol.

How to evaluate Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity, enter Francis Discharge with Suppressed End (QFr'), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Velocity Head (HV) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity

What is the formula to find Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity?
The formula of Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity is expressed as Height of Water above Crest of Weir = (((Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest))+Velocity Head^(3/2))^(2/3)-Velocity Head. Here is an example- 1.389188 = (((28*3)/(2*0.66*sqrt(2*9.8)*3))+4.6^(3/2))^(2/3)-4.6.
How to calculate Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity?
With Francis Discharge with Suppressed End (QFr'), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Velocity Head (HV) we can find Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity using the formula - Height of Water above Crest of Weir = (((Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest))+Velocity Head^(3/2))^(2/3)-Velocity Head. This formula also uses Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Height of Water above Crest of Weir?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Height of Water above Crest of Weir-
  • Height of Water above Crest of Weir=((Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest))^(2/3)OpenImg
  • Height of Water above Crest of Weir=(Francis Discharge with Suppressed End/Constant of Flow)^(1/Number of End Contraction)OpenImg
  • Height of Water above Crest of Weir=(Bazins Discharge without Velocity/(Bazins Coefficient*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*Length of Weir Crest))^(2/3)OpenImg
Can the Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity be negative?
No, the Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity?
Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head over Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir with Velocity can be measured.
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