Total discharge in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

Total discharge is defined as a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. And is denoted by Q. Total discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Total discharge is always negative.

Formulas to find Total discharge in Groundwater Hydrology

fxFlow through any Square using Darcy's law for Groundwater Flow NetsGo

List of variables in Groundwater Hydrology formulas

fx Hydraulic Conductivity Go

fx Distance Between Flow Lines Go

fx Aquifer Thickness Go

fx Difference in Head Between Equipotential Lines Go

fx Distance between Equipotential Lines Go

FAQ

What is the Total discharge?

Total discharge is defined as a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass. Total discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Total discharge is always negative.

Can the Total discharge be negative?

Yes, the Total discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Total discharge?

Total 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 Total discharge can be measured.

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