Velocity of Flow given Head Formula

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Velocity of Fluid for Weir is the volume of fluid flowing in the given vessel per unit cross sectional area. Check FAQs
vf=(2g)(H-hc)
vf - Velocity of Fluid for Weir?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?H - Total Head?hc - Critical Depth of Weir?

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8.8533Edit=(29.8Edit)(5Edit-1.001Edit)
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Velocity of Flow given Head Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vf=(2g)(H-hc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vf=(29.8m/s²)(5m-1.001m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vf=(29.8)(5-1.001)
Next Step Evaluate
vf=8.85327058210693m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vf=8.8533m/s

Velocity of Flow given Head Formula Elements

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Functions
Velocity of Fluid for Weir
Velocity of Fluid for Weir is the volume of fluid flowing in the given vessel per unit cross sectional area.
Symbol: vf
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Acceleration due to Gravity
The Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Critical Depth of Weir
The Critical Depth of Weir is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Broad Crested Weir category

​Go Total Head above Weir Crest
H=hc+(vf22g)
​Go Critical Depth due to Reduction in Area of Flow Section given Total Head
hc=H-(vf22g)
​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 Velocity of Flow given Head?

Velocity of Flow given Head evaluator uses Velocity of Fluid for Weir = sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)) to evaluate the Velocity of Fluid for Weir, The Velocity of Flow given Head is the rate of change of its position with respect to a frame of reference and is a function of time. Velocity of Fluid for Weir is denoted by vf symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Flow given Head using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Flow given Head, enter Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Total Head (H) & Critical Depth of Weir (hc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Flow given Head

What is the formula to find Velocity of Flow given Head?
The formula of Velocity of Flow given Head is expressed as Velocity of Fluid for Weir = sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)). Here is an example- 8.853271 = sqrt((2*9.8)*(5-1.001)).
How to calculate Velocity of Flow given Head?
With Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Total Head (H) & Critical Depth of Weir (hc) we can find Velocity of Flow given Head using the formula - Velocity of Fluid for Weir = sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Velocity of Flow given Head be negative?
Yes, the Velocity of Flow given Head, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Flow given Head?
Velocity of Flow given Head is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Velocity of Flow given Head can be measured.
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