Mean Velocity in Flow in Open Channels Formulas

Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T. And is denoted by V_mean. Mean Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Mean Velocity is always negative.

Formulas to find Mean Velocity in Flow in Open Channels

fxMean Velocity of Flow for Total Energy per Unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

fxMean Velocity of flow given Total Energy in flow section taking Bed Slope as DatumGo

fxMean Velocity of Flow through Section Considering Condition of Minimum Specific EnergyGo

Flow in Open Channels formulas that make use of Mean Velocity

fxTotal Energy per unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

fxDatum Height for Total Energy per unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

fxDepth of Flow given Total Energy per Unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

fxDepth of Flow given Total Energy in Flow Section taking Bed Slope as DatumGo

fxDiameter of Section through Section Considering Condition of Minimum Specific EnergyGo

List of variables in Flow in Open Channels formulas

fx Total Energy Go

fx Depth of Flow Go

fx Height above Datum Go

fx Diameter of Section Go

FAQ

What is the Mean Velocity?

Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T. Mean Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Mean Velocity is always negative.

Can the Mean Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Mean Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mean Velocity?

Mean Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Mean Velocity can be measured.

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