Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula Formula

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Submerged Discharge for the flow over a weir is denoted by the symbol Qs. Check FAQs
Qs=Q1(1-(H2H1)nhead)0.385
Qs - Submerged Discharge?Q1 - Free Flow Discharge under Head H1?H2 - Downstream Water Surface Elevation?H1 - Upstream Water Surface Elevation?nhead - Exponent of Head?

Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula Example

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18.9937Edit=20Edit(1-(5Edit10.01Edit)2.99Edit)0.385
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Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qs=Q1(1-(H2H1)nhead)0.385
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qs=20m³/s(1-(5m10.01m)2.99m)0.385
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qs=20(1-(510.01)2.99)0.385
Next Step Evaluate
Qs=18.9936618149729m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qs=18.9937m³/s

Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula Formula Elements

Variables
Submerged Discharge
Submerged Discharge for the flow over a weir is denoted by the symbol Qs.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Free Flow Discharge under Head H1
Free Flow Discharge under Head H1 is the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported in a weir when there is insufficient backwater to reduce the discharge through the flume.
Symbol: Q1
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Downstream Water Surface Elevation
Downstream Water Surface Elevation measured above the Weir Crest.
Symbol: H2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Upstream Water Surface Elevation
Upstream Water Surface Elevation measured above the Weir Crest.
Symbol: H1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Exponent of Head
Exponent of Head in free flow head discharge relation is denoted by the symbol n.
Symbol: nhead
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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​Go Free Flow Discharge under Head using Submerged Flow over Weir
Q1=Qs(1-(H2H1)nhead)0.385

How to Evaluate Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula?

Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula evaluator uses Submerged Discharge = Free Flow Discharge under Head H1*(1-(Downstream Water Surface Elevation/Upstream Water Surface Elevation)^Exponent of Head)^0.385 to evaluate the Submerged Discharge, The Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula formula is defined as the equation of the free weir to which the flooding coefficient proposed by Villemonte applies. This flooding coefficient is also used for the triangular and truncated triangular weir formulas. Submerged Discharge is denoted by Qs symbol.

How to evaluate Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula, enter Free Flow Discharge under Head H1 (Q1), Downstream Water Surface Elevation (H2), Upstream Water Surface Elevation (H1) & Exponent of Head (nhead) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula

What is the formula to find Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula?
The formula of Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula is expressed as Submerged Discharge = Free Flow Discharge under Head H1*(1-(Downstream Water Surface Elevation/Upstream Water Surface Elevation)^Exponent of Head)^0.385. Here is an example- 19.00092 = 20*(1-(5/10.01)^2.99)^0.385.
How to calculate Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula?
With Free Flow Discharge under Head H1 (Q1), Downstream Water Surface Elevation (H2), Upstream Water Surface Elevation (H1) & Exponent of Head (nhead) we can find Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula using the formula - Submerged Discharge = Free Flow Discharge under Head H1*(1-(Downstream Water Surface Elevation/Upstream Water Surface Elevation)^Exponent of Head)^0.385.
Can the Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula be negative?
Yes, the Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula?
Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula 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 Submerged Flow over Weir using Villemonte Formula can be measured.
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