Inlet Capacity in Flow Velocity in Straight Sewers Formulas

The Inlet Capacity refers to the maximum rate at which a storm water inlet or drainage structure can accept and convey water without causing flooding or other adverse impacts. And is denoted by Q_i. Inlet Capacity is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Inlet Capacity is always positive. Typically, the value of Inlet Capacity is greater than 0.

Formulas to find Inlet Capacity in Flow Velocity in Straight Sewers

fxInlet Capacity for Flow Depth more than 1ft 5inGo

Flow Velocity in Straight Sewers formulas that make use of Inlet Capacity

fxDepth of Flow given Inlet Capacity for Flow Depth more than 1ft 5inGo

fxArea of Opening given Inlet Capacity for Flow Depth more than 1ft 5inGo

List of variables in Flow Velocity in Straight Sewers formulas

fx Area of Opening Go

fx Acceleration due to Gravity Go

fx Depth Go

FAQ

What is the Inlet Capacity?

The Inlet Capacity refers to the maximum rate at which a storm water inlet or drainage structure can accept and convey water without causing flooding or other adverse impacts. Inlet Capacity is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Inlet Capacity is always positive. Typically, the value of Inlet Capacity is greater than 0.

Can the Inlet Capacity be negative?

No, the Inlet Capacity, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Inlet Capacity?

Inlet Capacity 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 Inlet Capacity can be measured.

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