Total Energy of Flow Formula

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Total Energy in Open Channel is the sum of the kinetic energy and the potential energy of the system under consideration. Check FAQs
Et=df+Qf22[g]S2
Et - Total Energy in Open Channel?df - Depth of Flow?Qf - Discharge for GVF Flow?S - Wetted Surface Area?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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102.6361Edit=3.3Edit+177Edit229.80664.01Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Et=df+Qf22[g]S2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Et=3.3m+177m³/s22[g]4.012
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Et=3.3m+177m³/s229.8066m/s²4.012
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Et=3.3+177229.80664.012
Next Step Evaluate
Et=102.636102500561J
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Et=102.6361J

Total Energy of Flow Formula Elements

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Constants
Total Energy in Open Channel
Total Energy in Open Channel is the sum of the kinetic energy and the potential energy of the system under consideration.
Symbol: Et
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Flow
Depth of Flow is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.
Symbol: df
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge for GVF Flow
Discharge for GVF Flow is rate of flow per unit time.
Symbol: Qf
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wetted Surface Area
Wetted Surface Area is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: S
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other formulas in Gradually Varied Flow in Channels category

​Go Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flows
m=S0-Sf1-(Fr(d)2)
​Go Bed Slope given Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flow
S0=Sf+(m(1-(Fr(d)2)))
​Go Froude Number given Slope of Dynamic Equation of Gradually Varied Flow
Fr(d)=1-(S0-Sfm)
​Go Froude Number given Top Width
Fr=Qf2T[g]S3

How to Evaluate Total Energy of Flow?

Total Energy of Flow evaluator uses Total Energy in Open Channel = Depth of Flow+(Discharge for GVF Flow^2)/(2*[g]*Wetted Surface Area^2) to evaluate the Total Energy in Open Channel, The Total Energy of Flow formula is defined as amount of energy generated by the flow of water in the channel at any position in channel. Total Energy in Open Channel is denoted by Et symbol.

How to evaluate Total Energy of Flow using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Energy of Flow, enter Depth of Flow (df), Discharge for GVF Flow (Qf) & Wetted Surface Area (S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Energy of Flow

What is the formula to find Total Energy of Flow?
The formula of Total Energy of Flow is expressed as Total Energy in Open Channel = Depth of Flow+(Discharge for GVF Flow^2)/(2*[g]*Wetted Surface Area^2). Here is an example- 103.1334 = 3.3+(177^2)/(2*[g]*4.01^2).
How to calculate Total Energy of Flow?
With Depth of Flow (df), Discharge for GVF Flow (Qf) & Wetted Surface Area (S) we can find Total Energy of Flow using the formula - Total Energy in Open Channel = Depth of Flow+(Discharge for GVF Flow^2)/(2*[g]*Wetted Surface Area^2). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
Can the Total Energy of Flow be negative?
No, the Total Energy of Flow, measured in Energy cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Energy of Flow?
Total Energy of Flow is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Total Energy of Flow can be measured.
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