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The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge. Check FAQs
Cd=0.605+0.08(SwhCrest)+(0.001Sw)
Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Sw - Height of Water above Crest of Weir?hCrest - Height of Crest?

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0.6188Edit=0.605+0.08(2Edit12Edit)+(0.0012Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cd=0.605+0.08(SwhCrest)+(0.001Sw)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cd=0.605+0.08(2m12m)+(0.0012m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cd=0.605+0.08(212)+(0.0012)
Next Step Evaluate
Cd=0.618833333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cd=0.6188

Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of actual discharge to theoretical discharge.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.
Height of Water above Crest of Weir
Height of Water above Crest of Weir is defined as the water surface height above crest.
Symbol: Sw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Crest
Height of Crest is the distance between the lowest and highest points of Crest.
Symbol: hCrest
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Coefficient of Discharge

​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge over Weir without considering Velocity
Cd=QFr'32(2g)LwSw32
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge Passing over Weir considering Velocity
Cd=QFr'32(2g)Lw((Sw+HV)32-HV32)
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity not considered
Cd=QFr32(2g)(Lw-0.1nSw)Sw32
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered
Cd=QFr32(2g)(Lw-0.1nHStillwater)(HStillwater32-HV32)

Other formulas in Flow Over Rectangular Sharp Crested Weir or Notch category

​Go Approach Velocity
v=Q'bdf
​Go Width of Channel given Velocity Approach
b=Q'vdf
​Go Depth of Water Flow in Channel given Velocity Approach
df=Q'bv
​Go Francis Formula for Discharge for Rectangular Notch if Velocity not considered
QFr=1.84(Lw-0.1nSw)Sw32

How to Evaluate Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge?

Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge evaluator uses Coefficient of Discharge = 0.605+0.08*(Height of Water above Crest of Weir/Height of Crest)+(0.001/Height of Water above Crest of Weir) to evaluate the Coefficient of Discharge, The Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge is the ratio of actual discharge through a nozzle or orifice to the theoretical discharge. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.

How to evaluate Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge, enter Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) & Height of Crest (hCrest) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge

What is the formula to find Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge?
The formula of Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge is expressed as Coefficient of Discharge = 0.605+0.08*(Height of Water above Crest of Weir/Height of Crest)+(0.001/Height of Water above Crest of Weir). Here is an example- 0.618833 = 0.605+0.08*(2/12)+(0.001/2).
How to calculate Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge?
With Height of Water above Crest of Weir (Sw) & Height of Crest (hCrest) we can find Rehbocks Formula for Coefficient of Discharge using the formula - Coefficient of Discharge = 0.605+0.08*(Height of Water above Crest of Weir/Height of Crest)+(0.001/Height of Water above Crest of Weir).
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge-
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*Length of Weir Crest*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Francis Discharge with Suppressed End*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*Length of Weir Crest*((Height of Water above Crest of Weir+Velocity Head)^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2)))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Discharge=(Francis Discharge*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*(Length of Weir Crest-0.1*Number of End Contraction*Height of Water above Crest of Weir)*Height of Water above Crest of Weir^(3/2))OpenImg
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