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Inlet Time is the time taken by water to flow overland. Check FAQs
Ti=(0.885((Lob)3H))0.385
Ti - Inlet Time?Lob - Length of Overland Flow?H - Fall of Level?

Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium Example

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94.6166Edit=(0.885((4Edit)310.05Edit))0.385
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Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ti=(0.885((Lob)3H))0.385
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ti=(0.885((4km)310.05m))0.385
Next Step Convert Units
Ti=(0.885((4000m)310.05m))0.385
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ti=(0.885((4000)310.05))0.385
Next Step Evaluate
Ti=5676.99504842391s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ti=94.6165841403986min
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ti=94.6166min

Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium Formula Elements

Variables
Inlet Time
Inlet Time is the time taken by water to flow overland.
Symbol: Ti
Measurement: TimeUnit: min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Overland Flow
Length of Overland Flow is a length of water over the ground before it gets concentrated into certain stream channels.
Symbol: Lob
Measurement: LengthUnit: km
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fall of Level
Fall of Level from the critical point to the point of mouth of drain.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Inlet Time

​Go Inlet Time given Total Time of Concentration
Ti=tc-Tm/f

Other formulas in Channel Flow Time and Time of Concentration category

​Go Channel Flow Time or Gutter Flow Time
Tm/f=LV
​Go Length of Drain given Channel Flow Time
L=Tm/fV
​Go Velocity in Drain given Channel Flow Time
V=LTm/f
​Go Length of Overland Flow given Inlet Time
Lob=((Ti)10.385H0.885)13

How to Evaluate Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium?

Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium evaluator uses Inlet Time = (0.885*((Length of Overland Flow)^3/Fall of Level))^0.385 to evaluate the Inlet Time, The Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium formula is defined as the time required for the rain in falling on the most remote point of the tributary area. Inlet Time is denoted by Ti symbol.

How to evaluate Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium, enter Length of Overland Flow (Lob) & Fall of Level (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium

What is the formula to find Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium?
The formula of Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium is expressed as Inlet Time = (0.885*((Length of Overland Flow)^3/Fall of Level))^0.385. Here is an example- 1.579974 = (0.885*((4000)^3/10.05))^0.385.
How to calculate Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium?
With Length of Overland Flow (Lob) & Fall of Level (H) we can find Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium using the formula - Inlet Time = (0.885*((Length of Overland Flow)^3/Fall of Level))^0.385.
What are the other ways to Calculate Inlet Time?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Inlet Time-
  • Inlet Time=Time of Concentration-Channel Flow TimeOpenImg
Can the Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium be negative?
No, the Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium?
Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium is usually measured using the Minute[min] for Time. Second[min], Millisecond[min], Microsecond[min] are the few other units in which Inlet Time or Time of Equilibrium can be measured.
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