Peak Discharge in Parabolic Grit Chamber 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 positive.

Formulas to find Peak Discharge in Parabolic Grit Chamber

fxMaximum Discharge given Width of ThroatGo

Parabolic Grit Chamber formulas that make use of Peak Discharge

fxCritical Depth given Maximum DischargeGo

fxCritical Velocity given Maximum DischargeGo

fxWidth of Throat given Maximum DischargeGo

List of variables in Parabolic Grit Chamber formulas

fx Width of Throat Go

fx Critical Velocity Go

fx Critical Depth 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 positive.

Can the Peak Discharge be negative?

No, the Peak Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot 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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