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The Transmissivity refers to the measure of how much water can be transmitted horizontally through an aquifer is the product of the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer and its saturated thickness. Check FAQs
τ=(Vwb)(dlΔH)
τ - Transmissivity?Vw - Total Water Volume?b - Aquifer Thickness?dl - Distance Between the Points?ΔH - Change in Head Between the Points?

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1.7586Edit=(50Edit29Edit)(0.51Edit0.5Edit)
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Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
τ=(Vwb)(dlΔH)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τ=(50m³/s29m)(0.51m0.5m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τ=(5029)(0.510.5)
Next Step Evaluate
τ=1.75862068965517m²/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
τ=1.7586m²/s

Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity Formula Elements

Variables
Transmissivity
The Transmissivity refers to the measure of how much water can be transmitted horizontally through an aquifer is the product of the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer and its saturated thickness.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: Kinematic ViscosityUnit: m²/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Water Volume
The Total Water Volume refers to the quantity of water during the entire event under consideration, for example, tide period.
Symbol: Vw
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Aquifer Thickness
The Aquifer Thickness is referred as vertical distance between the top and bottom boundaries of an aquifer, typically measured in feet or meters.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance Between the Points
The Distance Between the Points is often used to calculate various parameters such as slope, hydraulic gradient, and flow characteristics.
Symbol: dl
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Change in Head Between the Points
Change in Head Between the Points refers to the difference in the hydraulic head at two different points in a fluid system separated by a small distance dl.
Symbol: ΔH
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Transmissivity

​Go Transmissibility when Coefficient of Permeability is Considered
τ=Kb
​Go Transmissivity of Aquifer when Equivalent Permeability is Considered
τ=Keb

Other formulas in Transmissivity of Aquifer category

​Go Quantity of Water for Transmissivity
Vw=τbdhds
​Go Unit Dimension of Aquifer about Transmissivity
b=τK
​Go Aquifer Thickness when Transmissivity of Aquifer is Considered
b=τKe

How to Evaluate Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity?

Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity evaluator uses Transmissivity = (Total Water Volume/Aquifer Thickness)*(Distance Between the Points/Change in Head Between the Points) to evaluate the Transmissivity, The Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity formula is defined as the capacity of an aquifer to transmit water of the prevailing kinematic viscosity. Transmissivity is denoted by τ symbol.

How to evaluate Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity, enter Total Water Volume (Vw), Aquifer Thickness (b), Distance Between the Points (dl) & Change in Head Between the Points (ΔH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity

What is the formula to find Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity?
The formula of Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity is expressed as Transmissivity = (Total Water Volume/Aquifer Thickness)*(Distance Between the Points/Change in Head Between the Points). Here is an example- 3.4 = (50/29)*(0.51/0.5).
How to calculate Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity?
With Total Water Volume (Vw), Aquifer Thickness (b), Distance Between the Points (dl) & Change in Head Between the Points (ΔH) we can find Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity using the formula - Transmissivity = (Total Water Volume/Aquifer Thickness)*(Distance Between the Points/Change in Head Between the Points).
What are the other ways to Calculate Transmissivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Transmissivity-
  • Transmissivity=Coefficient of Permeability at 20° C*Aquifer ThicknessOpenImg
  • Transmissivity=Equivalent Permeability*Aquifer ThicknessOpenImg
Can the Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity be negative?
No, the Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity, measured in Kinematic Viscosity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity?
Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity is usually measured using the Square Meter per Second[m²/s] for Kinematic Viscosity. Square Meter per Hour[m²/s], Square Centimeter per Second[m²/s], Square Millimeter per Second[m²/s] are the few other units in which Transmissivity given Discharge Quantity can be measured.
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