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Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head. Check FAQs
H=(QW(max)1.70CdLw)23
H - Total Head?QW(max) - Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir?Cd - Coefficient of Discharge?Lw - Length of Weir Crest?

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4.9971Edit=(37.6Edit1.700.66Edit3Edit)23
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Total Head for Maximum Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
H=(QW(max)1.70CdLw)23
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H=(37.6m³/s1.700.663m)23
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H=(37.61.700.663)23
Next Step Evaluate
H=4.99707447612327m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
H=4.9971m

Total Head for Maximum Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Total Head
Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir
Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is max discharge of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.
Symbol: QW(max)
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Length of Weir Crest
Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end.
Symbol: Lw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Total Head

​Go Total Head above Weir Crest
H=hc+(vf22g)
​Go Total Head given Discharge over Weir Crest
H=((QwLwhc)2)(12[g])+hc
​Go Total Head for Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
H=(((QaCdLwhc)2)(12g))+hc
​Go Head if Velocity is considered for Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
H=(QW(max)1.70CdLw)23

Other formulas in Broad Crested Weir category

​Go Critical Depth due to Reduction in Area of Flow Section given Total Head
hc=H-(vf22g)
​Go Velocity of Flow given Head
vf=(2g)(H-hc)
​Go Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Qw=Lwhc(2[g])(H-hc)
​Go Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir
Lw=Qwhc(2[g])(H-hc)

How to Evaluate Total Head for Maximum Discharge?

Total Head for Maximum Discharge evaluator uses Total Head = (Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest))^(2/3) to evaluate the Total Head, Total Head for Maximum Discharge is defined as the combination of crested weir head and the additional head of maximum discharge. Total Head is denoted by H symbol.

How to evaluate Total Head for Maximum Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Head for Maximum Discharge, enter Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (QW(max)), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) & Length of Weir Crest (Lw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Head for Maximum Discharge

What is the formula to find Total Head for Maximum Discharge?
The formula of Total Head for Maximum Discharge is expressed as Total Head = (Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest))^(2/3). Here is an example- 4.046606 = (37.6/(1.70*0.66*3))^(2/3).
How to calculate Total Head for Maximum Discharge?
With Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (QW(max)), Coefficient of Discharge (Cd) & Length of Weir Crest (Lw) we can find Total Head for Maximum Discharge using the formula - Total Head = (Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest))^(2/3).
What are the other ways to Calculate Total Head?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Total Head-
  • Total Head=Critical Depth of Weir+(Velocity of Fluid for Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))OpenImg
  • Total Head=((Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir))^2)*(1/(2*[g]))+Critical Depth of WeirOpenImg
  • Total Head=(((Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir/(Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir))^2)*(1/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)))+Critical Depth of WeirOpenImg
Can the Total Head for Maximum Discharge be negative?
Yes, the Total Head for Maximum Discharge, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Head for Maximum Discharge?
Total Head for Maximum Discharge is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Total Head for Maximum Discharge can be measured.
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