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Equilibrium Discharge is the steady flow rate that a well can sustain from an aquifer over an extended period without causing significant drawdown or depletion of the aquifer. Check FAQs
Qs=2.778ADr
Qs - Equilibrium Discharge?A - Area of Catchment?Dr - Duration of Excess Rainfall?

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44.5192Edit=2.7783Edit52Edit
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Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qs=2.778ADr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qs=2.7783km²52h
Next Step Convert Units
Qs=2.7783E+6187200s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qs=2.7783E+6187200
Next Step Evaluate
Qs=44.5192307692308m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qs=44.5192m³/s

Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve Formula Elements

Variables
Equilibrium Discharge
Equilibrium Discharge is the steady flow rate that a well can sustain from an aquifer over an extended period without causing significant drawdown or depletion of the aquifer.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of Catchment
Area of Catchment is the geographical area from which water flows into a particular point, such as a well, stream, or reservoir.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Duration of Excess Rainfall
Duration of Excess Rainfall is time during which continuous rain is observed, or occurs, at a given point or within a given area or Excess Rainfall of the Unit Hydrograph used in deriving the S-curve.
Symbol: Dr
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Equilibrium Discharge

​Go Equilibrium Discharge from S Curve
Qs=(ATer)104

Other formulas in The S Curve category

​Go S Curve at any time
St=Ut+StD
​Go S-Curve Addition
StD=St-Ut
​Go Ordinates of Unit Hydrograph for S-Curve at Certain Time
Ut=St-StD
​Go Area of Catchment given Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve
A=QsDr2.778

How to Evaluate Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve?

Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve evaluator uses Equilibrium Discharge = 2.778*Area of Catchment/Duration of Excess Rainfall to evaluate the Equilibrium Discharge, The Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve formula is defined as the highest concentration of runoff from the basin area which is obtained from the S-Hydrograph. Equilibrium Discharge is denoted by Qs symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve, enter Area of Catchment (A) & Duration of Excess Rainfall (Dr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve

What is the formula to find Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve?
The formula of Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve is expressed as Equilibrium Discharge = 2.778*Area of Catchment/Duration of Excess Rainfall. Here is an example- 44.51923 = 2.778*3000000/187200.
How to calculate Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve?
With Area of Catchment (A) & Duration of Excess Rainfall (Dr) we can find Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve using the formula - Equilibrium Discharge = 2.778*Area of Catchment/Duration of Excess Rainfall.
What are the other ways to Calculate Equilibrium Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Equilibrium Discharge-
  • Equilibrium Discharge=(Area of Catchment/Excess Rainfall Time)*10^4OpenImg
Can the Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve be negative?
Yes, the Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve?
Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve 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 Maximum Rate of Discharge from S-Curve can be measured.
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