Trap Efficiency in Erosion and Sediment Deposits Formulas

Trap Efficiency of a reservoir in percentage is the ratio of deposited sediment to total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoir’s economic lifetime. And is denoted by η_t.

Formulas to find Trap Efficiency in Erosion and Sediment Deposits

fxEquation for Trap EfficiencyGo

List of variables in Erosion and Sediment Deposits formulas

fx Coefficient K dependent on C/I Go

fx Capacity-Inflow Ratio Go

fx Coefficient M dependent on C/I Go

FAQ

What is the Trap Efficiency?

Trap Efficiency of a reservoir in percentage is the ratio of deposited sediment to total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoir’s economic lifetime.

Can the Trap Efficiency be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Trap Efficiency, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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