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. Weirs are fixed barriers across a river or stream that force water to flow over their tops, where the height of the water above the weir can be used to calculate flow.
A weir, as defined in the USBR measurement manual, is simply an overflow structure built perpendicular to an open channel axis to measure the rate of flow of water. In other words, a weir is essentially a partial dam. It works by raising the water level upstream of the weir, and then forcing the water to spill over.
How to Calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered?
Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered calculator uses Coefficient of Discharge = (Francis Discharge*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))*(Length of Weir Crest-0.1*Number of End Contraction*Still Water Head)*(Still Water Head^(3/2)-Velocity Head^(3/2))) to calculate the Coefficient of Discharge, Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered is ratio of actual discharge through nozzle or orifice to theoretical discharge. Coefficient of Discharge is denoted by Cd symbol.
How to calculate Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered, enter Francis Discharge (QFr), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Length of Weir Crest (Lw), Number of End Contraction (n), Still Water Head (HStillwater) & Velocity Head (HV) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Discharge given Discharge if Velocity considered calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.06198 = (8*3)/(2*(sqrt(2*9.8))*(3-0.1*4*6.6)*(6.6^(3/2)-4.6^(3/2))).