How to Calculate and Solve for Discharge of a Ventruiflume | Methods of Application of Water

Last Updated on April 18, 2024

The image above represents discharge of a ventruiflume. To calculate discharge of a ventruiflume, seven essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Value (C_a), a_n, Value (g), Water depth (h₁), Water depth (h₂), Cross-section area at inlet (a₁) and Cross-section area at throat portion (a₂).

The formula for calculating discharge of a ventruiflume:

Q = ^{C_aa_n√(2g(h₁ – h₂))} / _{a1² – a2²}

Where:

Q = Discharge of a Ventruiflume
C_a = Value
a_n = a_n
g = Value
h₁ = Water Depth
h₂ = Water Depth
a₁ = Cross-Section Area at Inlet
a₂ = Cross-Section Area at Throat Portion

Let’s solve an example;
Find the discharge of a ventruiflume when the value is 2, a_n is 4, value is 7, water depth is 11, water depth is 10, cross-section area at inlet is 12 and cross-section area at throat portion is 5.

This implies that;

C_a = Value = 2
a_n = a_n = 4
g = Value = 7
h₁ = Water Depth = 11
h₂ = Water Depth = 10
a₁ = Cross-Section Area at Inlet = 12
a₂ = Cross-Section Area at Throat Portion = 5

Q = ^{C_aa_n√(2g(h₁ – h₂))} / _{a1² – a2²}
Q = ^{2(4)√(2(7)(11 – 10))} / _{(12)² – (5)²}
That is, Q = ^{2(4)√(2(7)(1))} / _{(144) – (25)}
Q = ^2(4)√(14) / ₁₁₉
Q = ^2(4)(3.741) / ₁₁₉
This means Q = ^29.93 / ₁₁₉
Q = 0.25

Therefore, the discharge of a ventruiflume is 0.25.

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How to Calculate Discharge of a Ventruiflume Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the discharge of a ventruiflume.

To get the answer and workings of the discharge of a ventruiflume using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Agricultural under Engineering.

Now, Click on Methods of Application of Water under Agricultural

Now, Click on Discharge of a Ventruiflume under Methods of Application of Water

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the discharge of a ventruiflume according to the respective parameters which is the Value (C_a), a_n, Value (g), Water depth (h₁), Water depth (h₂), Cross-section area at inlet (a₁) and Cross-section area at throat portion (a₂).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Value (C_a) is 2, a_n is 4, Value (g) is 7, Water depth (h₁) is 11, Water depth (h₂) is 10, Cross-section area at inlet (a₁) is 12 and Cross-section area at throat portion (a₂) is 5.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the discharge of a ventruiflume and presents the formula, workings and steps too.