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Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event. Check FAQs
Qp=2.78CpAt'p
Qp - Peak Discharge?Cp - Regional Constant (Snyder)?A - Area of Catchment?t'p - Modified Basin Lag?

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0.8045Edit=2.780.6Edit3Edit6.22Edit
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Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qp=2.78CpAt'p
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qp=2.780.63km²6.22h
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qp=2.780.636.22
Next Step Evaluate
Qp=0.804501607717042m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qp=0.8045m³/s

Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall Formula Elements

Variables
Peak Discharge
Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Regional Constant (Snyder)
Regional Constant (Snyder) is considered an indication of the retention and storage capacity of the watershed.
Symbol: Cp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0.56 to 0.69.
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.
Modified Basin Lag
Modified Basin Lag for an effective duration rainfall.
Symbol: t'p
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Peak Discharge

​Go Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge
Qp=2.78CpAtp

Other formulas in Synder's Synthetic Unit Hydrograph category

​Go Regional Constant given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
Cp=Qpt'p2.78A
​Go Catchment Area given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
A=Qpt'p2.78Cr
​Go Modified Basin Lag given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
t'p=2.78CrAQp
​Go Basin Lag given Modified Basin Lag
tp=t'p-(tR4)2122

How to Evaluate Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall?

Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall evaluator uses Peak Discharge = 2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Modified Basin Lag to evaluate the Peak Discharge, The Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall formula is defined as the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during a storm event or over a study region subjected to nonstandard effective downpours. Peak Discharge is denoted by Qp symbol.

How to evaluate Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall, enter Regional Constant (Snyder) (Cp), Area of Catchment (A) & Modified Basin Lag (t'p) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall

What is the formula to find Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall?
The formula of Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall is expressed as Peak Discharge = 2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Modified Basin Lag. Here is an example- 0.804502 = 2.78*0.6*3000000/22392.
How to calculate Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall?
With Regional Constant (Snyder) (Cp), Area of Catchment (A) & Modified Basin Lag (t'p) we can find Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall using the formula - Peak Discharge = 2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Modified Basin Lag.
What are the other ways to Calculate Peak Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Peak Discharge-
  • Peak Discharge=2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Basin LagOpenImg
Can the Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall be negative?
Yes, the Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall?
Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall 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 Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall can be measured.
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