Peak Discharge in Engineering Hydrology Formulas

Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event. And is denoted by Q_p. Peak Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Peak Discharge is always negative.

Formulas to find Peak Discharge in Engineering Hydrology

fxPeak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective RainfallGo

fxSnyder's Equation for Peak DischargeGo

fxPeak DischargeGo

Engineering Hydrology formulas that make use of Peak Discharge

fxRegional Constant given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective RainfallGo

fxCatchment Area given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective RainfallGo

fxModified Basin Lag given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective RainfallGo

fxBasin Lag given Peak DischargeGo

fxCatchment Area given Peak Discharge of Unit HydrographGo

fxRegional Constant given Peak DischargeGo

fxPeak Discharge per Unit Catchment AreaGo

fxCatchment Area given Peak DischargeGo

fxTime of Peak given Peak DischargeGo

List of variables in Engineering Hydrology formulas

fx Regional Constant (Snyder) Go

fx Area of Catchment Go

fx Modified Basin Lag Go

fx Basin Lag Go

fx Time of Peak Go

FAQ

What is the Peak Discharge?

Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event. Peak Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Peak Discharge is always negative.

Can the Peak Discharge be negative?

Yes, the Peak Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Peak Discharge?

Peak Discharge 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 can be measured.

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