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Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is max discharge of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Check FAQs
QW(max)=1.70CdLw(H)32
QW(max) - Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?H - Total Head?

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37.633Edit=1.700.66Edit3Edit(5Edit)32
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
QW(max)=1.70CdLw(H)32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
QW(max)=1.700.663m(5m)32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
QW(max)=1.700.663(5)32
Next Step Evaluate
QW(max)=37.6330240613215m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
QW(max)=37.633m³/s

Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir Formula Elements

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Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir
Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is max discharge of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.
Symbol: QW(max)
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.
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.
Total Head
Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir

​Go Maximum Discharge of Broad Crested Weir if Critical Depth is Constant
QW(max)=1.70CdLw(H)32

Other formulas in Broad Crested Weir category

​Go Total Head above Weir Crest
H=hc+(vf22g)
​Go Critical Depth due to Reduction in Area of Flow Section given Total Head
hc=H-(vf22g)
​Go Velocity of Flow given Head
vf=(2g)(H-hc)
​Go Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Qw=Lwhc(2[g])(H-hc)

How to Evaluate Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?

Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir evaluator uses Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = 1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2) to evaluate the Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir, Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is defined as the maximum amount of water flow that can pass over a weir structure with a broad crest. Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is denoted by QW(max) symbol.

How to evaluate Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir, enter Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Total Head (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir

What is the formula to find Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
The formula of Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir is expressed as Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = 1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2). Here is an example- 37.63302 = 1.70*0.66*3*(5)^(3/2).
How to calculate Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
With Coefficient of Discharge (Cd), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Total Head (H) we can find Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir using the formula - Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = 1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir-
  • Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir=1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)OpenImg
Can the Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir be negative?
No, the Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir?
Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir 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 Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir can be measured.
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