Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth Formula

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Minimum specific energy for open channel flow is the energy length, or head, relative to the channel bottom in open channels. Check FAQs
Emin=(32)hc
Emin - Minimum Specific Energy for Open Channel Flow?hc - Critical Depth for Flow in Open Channel?

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0.5835Edit=(32)0.389Edit
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Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Emin=(32)hc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Emin=(32)0.389m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Emin=(32)0.389
LAST Step Evaluate
Emin=0.5835m

Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth Formula Elements

Variables
Minimum Specific Energy for Open Channel Flow
Minimum specific energy for open channel flow is the energy length, or head, relative to the channel bottom in open channels.
Symbol: Emin
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Depth for Flow in Open Channel
Critical depth for flow in open channel is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge in the open channel.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Flow in Open Channels category

​Go Velocity of Chezy's formula
v=Cmi
​Go Chezy's constant considering velocity
C=vmi
​Go Hydraulic mean depth using Chezy's formula
m=(1i)(vC)2
​Go Chezy's constant considering Bazin formula
C=157.61.81+(Km)

How to Evaluate Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth?

Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth evaluator uses Minimum Specific Energy for Open Channel Flow = (3/2)*Critical Depth for Flow in Open Channel to evaluate the Minimum Specific Energy for Open Channel Flow, The Minimum specific energy using critical depth in the open channels formula is known with relation to the critical depth along with a constant value. Minimum Specific Energy for Open Channel Flow is denoted by Emin symbol.

How to evaluate Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth, enter Critical Depth for Flow in Open Channel (hc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth

What is the formula to find Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth?
The formula of Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth is expressed as Minimum Specific Energy for Open Channel Flow = (3/2)*Critical Depth for Flow in Open Channel. Here is an example- 0.5835 = (3/2)*0.389.
How to calculate Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth?
With Critical Depth for Flow in Open Channel (hc) we can find Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth using the formula - Minimum Specific Energy for Open Channel Flow = (3/2)*Critical Depth for Flow in Open Channel.
Can the Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth be negative?
No, the Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth?
Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Minimum Specific Energy using Critical Depth can be measured.
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