Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition Calculator

✖Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1) is denoted by V₁ symbol.ⓘ Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1) [V₁]			+10% -10%
✖Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.ⓘ Acceleration due to Gravity [g]			+10% -10%
✖Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) is the time average of the velocity of a fluid at a fixed point, over a somewhat arbitrary time interval counted from fixed time.ⓘ Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) [V₂]			+10% -10%

✖Eddy Loss is the loss in fluid current whose flow direction differs from that of the general flow; the motion of the whole fluid is the net result of the movements of the eddies that compose it.ⓘ Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition [h_e]

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Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Eddy Loss = 0.6*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))
h_e = 0.6*(V₁^2/(2*g)-V₂^2/(2*g))
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Eddy Loss - Eddy Loss is the loss in fluid current whose flow direction differs from that of the general flow; the motion of the whole fluid is the net result of the movements of the eddies that compose it.
Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1) - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1) is denoted by V₁ symbol.
Acceleration due to Gravity - (Measured in Meter per Square Second) - Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) is the time average of the velocity of a fluid at a fixed point, over a somewhat arbitrary time interval counted from fixed time.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1): 10 Meter per Second --> 10 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Acceleration due to Gravity: 9.8 Meter per Square Second --> 9.8 Meter per Square Second No Conversion Required
Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2): 9 Meter per Second --> 9 Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

h_e = 0.6*(V₁^2/(2*g)-V₂^2/(2*g)) --> 0.6*(10^2/(2*9.8)-9^2/(2*9.8))

Evaluating ... ...

h_e = 0.581632653061224

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.581632653061224 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.581632653061224 ≈ 0.581633 <-- Eddy Loss

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Eddy Loss for Gradual Expansion Channel Transition

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Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition Formula

LaTeX Go

Eddy Loss = 0.6*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))
h_e = 0.6*(V₁^2/(2*g)-V₂^2/(2*g))

What is Slope Area Method?

Slope area method discharge is computed on the basis of a uniform flow equation involving channel characteristics, water surface profile and a roughness coefficient. The drop in water surface profile for a uniform reach of channel represents losses caused by bed roughness.

What is Eddy Loss?

An eddy is the swirling of a fluid, and the reverse current is created when the fluid is in a turbulent flow regime. The moving fluid creates a space devoid of downstream-flowing fluid on the downstream side of the object.

How to Calculate Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition?

Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition calculator uses Eddy Loss = 0.6*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)) to calculate the Eddy Loss, The Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition formula is defined as the swirling of a fluid and the reverse current created when the fluid is in a turbulent flow regime. The moving fluid creates a space devoid of downstream-flowing fluid on the downstream side of the object. Eddy Loss is denoted by h_e symbol.

How to calculate Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition, enter Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1) (V₁), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) (V₂) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.581633 = 0.6*(10^2/(2*9.8)-9^2/(2*9.8)).

FAQ

What is Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition?

The Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition formula is defined as the swirling of a fluid and the reverse current created when the fluid is in a turbulent flow regime. The moving fluid creates a space devoid of downstream-flowing fluid on the downstream side of the object and is represented as h_e = 0.6*(V₁^2/(2*g)-V₂^2/(2*g)) or Eddy Loss = 0.6*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)). Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1) is denoted by V₁ symbol, Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force & Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) is the time average of the velocity of a fluid at a fixed point, over a somewhat arbitrary time interval counted from fixed time.

How to calculate Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition?

The Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition formula is defined as the swirling of a fluid and the reverse current created when the fluid is in a turbulent flow regime. The moving fluid creates a space devoid of downstream-flowing fluid on the downstream side of the object is calculated using Eddy Loss = 0.6*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)). To calculate Eddy Loss for Abrupt Contraction Channel Transition, you need Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1) (V₁), Acceleration due to Gravity (g) & Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) (V₂). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1), Acceleration due to Gravity & Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2) 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 Eddy Loss?

In this formula, Eddy Loss uses Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1), Acceleration due to Gravity & Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2). We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Eddy Loss = Eddy Loss Coefficient*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))
Eddy Loss = 0.3*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))
Eddy Loss = 0.1*(Mean Velocity at End Sections at (1)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity)-Mean Velocity at End Sections at (2)^2/(2*Acceleration due to Gravity))

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