Discharge through Orifice
The Discharge through Orifice refers to the opening, of any size or shape, in a pipe or at the bottom or side wall of a container (water tank, reservoir, etc.), through which fluid is discharged.
Symbol: QO
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Discharge
The Coefficient of Discharge refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that flows through a pipe or channel per unit of time.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.2.
Width of Pipe
The Width of Pipe refers to the measure around the circumference of the pipe with flexible measuring tape.
Symbol: W
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Liquid Bottom Edge
The Height of Liquid Bottom Edge refers to the measurement of the liquid’s surface level from the bottom of the container to the lowest point of the liquid’s surface.
Symbol: HBottom
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Liquid Top Edge
The Height of Liquid Top Edge refers to the measurement of the liquid’s surface level from the bottom of the container to the lowest point of the liquid’s surface.
Symbol: HTop
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Difference in Liquid Level
The Difference in Liquid Level refers to the variable in discharge through the fully submerged orifice.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.