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Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end. Check FAQs
Lw=QFr'32Cd2g((Sw+HV)32-HV32)
Lw - Length of Weir Crest?QFr' - Francis Discharge with Suppressed End?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?Sw - Height of Water above Crest of Weir?HV - Velocity Head?

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2.0274Edit=28Edit320.66Edit29.8Edit((2Edit+4.6Edit)32-4.6Edit32)
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Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lw=QFr'32Cd2g((Sw+HV)32-HV32)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lw=28m³/s320.6629.8m/s²((2m+4.6m)32-4.6m32)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lw=28320.6629.8((2+4.6)32-4.632)
Next Step Evaluate
Lw=2.02741641949778m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lw=2.0274m

Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
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.
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.
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.
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 Length of Weir Crest

​Go Length of Crest without considering Velocity
Lw=(QFr23Cd2g)23+(0.1nSw)
​Go Length of Crest considering Velocity
Lw=(3QFr'2Cd2g(HStillwater32-HV32))+(0.1nHStillwater)
​Go Length of Crest when Francis Formula Discharge and Velocity is not considered
Lw=(QFr1.84Sw32)+(0.1nSw)
​Go Length of Crest when Francis Formula Discharge and Velocity is considered
Lw=(QFr1.84(HStillwater32-HV32))+(0.1nHStillwater)

How to Evaluate Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir?

Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir evaluator uses Length of Weir Crest = (Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))) to evaluate the Length of Weir Crest, Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir as it applies to area of reclamation can be defined as ' distance, measured along axis. Length of Weir Crest is denoted by Lw symbol.

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

FAQs on Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir

What is the formula to find Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir?
The formula of Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir is expressed as Length of Weir Crest = (Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))). Here is an example- 2.027416 = (28*3)/(2*0.66*sqrt(2*9.8)*((2+4.6)^(3/2)-4.6^(3/2))).
How to calculate Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir?
With Francis Discharge with Suppressed End (QFr'), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) & Velocity Head (HV) we can find Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir using the formula - Length of Weir Crest = (Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Weir Crest?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Weir Crest-
  • Length of Weir Crest=((Francis Discharge*2)/(3*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))^(2/3)+(0.1*Number of End Contraction*Height of Water above Crest of Weir)OpenImg
  • Length of Weir Crest=((3*Francis Discharge with Suppressed End)/(2*Coefficient of Discharge*sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Still Water Head^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))))+(0.1*Number of End Contraction*Still Water Head)OpenImg
  • Length of Weir Crest=(Francis Discharge/(1.84*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2)))+(0.1*Number of End Contraction*Height of Water above Crest of Weir)OpenImg
Can the Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir be negative?
No, the Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir?
Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Crest given Discharge Passing over Weir can be measured.
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