Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2))
Cd = Qw/(1.70*Lw*(H)^(3/2))
This formula uses 4 Variables
Variables Used
Coefficient of Discharge - Coefficient of Discharge is ratio of Actual discharge to theoretical discharge.
Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.
Length of Weir Crest - (Measured in Meter) - Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end.
Total Head - (Measured in Meter) - Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir: 26.6 Cubic Meter per Second --> 26.6 Cubic Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Length of Weir Crest: 3 Meter --> 3 Meter No Conversion Required
Total Head: 5 Meter --> 5 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Cd = Qw/(1.70*Lw*(H)^(3/2)) --> 26.6/(1.70*3*(5)^(3/2))
Evaluating ... ...
Cd = 0.466505162364662
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.466505162364662 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.466505162364662 0.466505 <-- Coefficient of Discharge
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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20 Broad Crested Weir Calculators

Coefficient of Discharge given Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Go Coefficient of Discharge = Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir/(Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)))
Length of Crest given Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Go Length of Weir Crest = Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir/(Coefficient of Discharge*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)))
Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Go Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir = Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir))
Total Head for Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Go 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 Weir
Length of Crest given Discharge over Weir
Go Length of Weir Crest = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)))
Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Go Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*[g])*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir))
Total Head given Discharge over Weir Crest
Go Total Head = ((Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir))^2)*(1/(2*[g]))+Critical Depth of Weir
Velocity of Flow given Head
Go Velocity of Fluid for Weir = sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir))
Head if Velocity is considered for Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Go Total Head = (Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest))^(2/3)
Length of Crest over Broad Crested Weir for Max Discharge
Go Length of Weir Crest = Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*(Total Head)^(3/2))
Total Head for Maximum Discharge
Go Total Head = (Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest))^(2/3)
Maximum Discharge of Broad Crested Weir if Critical Depth is Constant
Go Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = 1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)
Coefficient of Discharge for Max Discharge over Crested Weir
Go Coefficient of Discharge = Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2))
Max Discharge over Broad Crested Weir
Go Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir = 1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)
Length of Crest if Critical Depth is Constant for Discharge of Weir
Go Length of Weir Crest = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Coefficient of Discharge*(Total Head)^(3/2))
Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant
Go Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2))
Critical Depth due to Reduction in Area of Flow Section given Total Head
Go Critical Depth of Weir = Total Head-(Velocity of Fluid for Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))
Total Head above Weir Crest
Go Total Head = Critical Depth of Weir+(Velocity of Fluid for Weir^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))
Head for Broad Crested Weir
Go Head on Upstream of Weir = (Total Head+Additional Head)
Additional Head given Head for Broad Crested Weir
Go Additional Head = Head on Upstream of Weir-Total Head

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant Formula

Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2))
Cd = Qw/(1.70*Lw*(H)^(3/2))

What does Discharge mean?

A discharge is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass.

What is a Weir?

A weir or low head dam is a barrier across the width of a river that alters the flow characteristics of water and usually results in a change in the height of the river level. They are also used to control the flow of water for outlets of lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.

How to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant?

Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant calculator uses Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)) to calculate the Coefficient of Discharge, Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant is defined as ratio between actual flow discharge and theoretical flow discharge. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant, enter Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (Qw), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Total Head (H) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.466505 = 26.6/(1.70*3*(5)^(3/2)).

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant?
Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant is defined as ratio between actual flow discharge and theoretical flow discharge and is represented as Cd = Qw/(1.70*Lw*(H)^(3/2)) or Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)). Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir is a measure of the quantity of any fluid flow over unit time. The quantity may be either volume or mass, Length of Weir Crest is the measurement or extent of Weir Crest from end to end & Total Head is the combination of weir crested and additional head.
How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant?
Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant is defined as ratio between actual flow discharge and theoretical flow discharge is calculated using Coefficient of Discharge = Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2)). To calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge of Weir if Critical Depth is Constant, you need Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir (Qw), Length of Weir Crest (Lw) & Total Head (H). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir, Length of Weir Crest & Total Head and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Coefficient of Discharge?
In this formula, Coefficient of Discharge uses Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir, Length of Weir Crest & Total Head. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Coefficient of Discharge = Actual Discharge over Broad Crested Weir/(Length of Weir Crest*Critical Depth of Weir*sqrt((2*Acceleration due to Gravity)*(Total Head-Critical Depth of Weir)))
  • Coefficient of Discharge = Max Discharge Over Broad Crested Weir/(1.70*Length of Weir Crest*(Total Head)^(3/2))
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