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The Theoretical Discharge refers to the ideal flow rate of a fluid through a system, calculated under perfect conditions without considering any real-world losses like friction or turbulence. Check FAQs
Qth=QactualCd
Qth - Theoretical Discharge?Qactual - Actual Discharge?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?

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0.8894Edit=0.587Edit0.66Edit
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Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qth=QactualCd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qth=0.587m³/s0.66
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qth=0.5870.66
Next Step Evaluate
Qth=0.889393939393939m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qth=0.8894m³/s

Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Theoretical Discharge
The Theoretical Discharge refers to the ideal flow rate of a fluid through a system, calculated under perfect conditions without considering any real-world losses like friction or turbulence.
Symbol: Qth
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Discharge
The Actual discharge refers to the refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time.
Symbol: Qactual
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.

Other Formulas to find Theoretical Discharge

​Go Theoretical Discharge through Pipe
Qth=AiAf(2[g]hventuri)(Ai)2-(Af)2

Other formulas in Venturi Meter category

​Go Throat Area given Theoretical Discharge
Af=(AiQth)2(Ai22[g]hventuri)+Qth2
​Go Inlet Area given Theoretical Discharge
Ai=(QthAf)2(Qth)2-(Af22[g]hventuri)
​Go Venturi Head given Theoretical Discharge through Pipe
hventuri=((QthAiAf)((Ai)2-(Af)22[g]))2
​Go Coefficient of Discharge given Discharges
Cd=QactualVtheoritical

How to Evaluate Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?

Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge evaluator uses Theoretical Discharge = Actual Discharge/Coefficient of Discharge to evaluate the Theoretical Discharge, The Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge formula is defined as non-real discharge while ignoring all the losses in the flow. Theoretical Discharge is denoted by Qth symbol.

How to evaluate Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge, enter Actual Discharge (Qactual) & Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge

What is the formula to find Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?
The formula of Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge is expressed as Theoretical Discharge = Actual Discharge/Coefficient of Discharge. Here is an example- 0.889394 = 0.587/0.66.
How to calculate Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?
With Actual Discharge (Qactual) & Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) we can find Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge using the formula - Theoretical Discharge = Actual Discharge/Coefficient of Discharge.
What are the other ways to Calculate Theoretical Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Theoretical Discharge-
  • Theoretical Discharge=(Cross Section Area 1*Cross Section Area 2*(sqrt(2*[g]*Venturi Head)))/(sqrt((Cross Section Area 1)^(2)-(Cross Section Area 2)^(2)))OpenImg
Can the Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge be negative?
No, the Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge?
Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of 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 Theoretical Discharge given Coefficient of Discharge can be measured.
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