How to Calculate and Solve for Emitter Discharge | Irrigation Water Requirement
Last Updated on April 21, 2024
The image above represents emitter discharge. Three essential parameters are needed to calculate emitter discharge: Constant for Each Emitter (K), Pressure Head (h), and Emitter Discharge Exponent (x).
The formula for calculating emitter discharge:
q = Khx
Where:
q = Emitter Discharge
K = Constant for Each Emitter
h = Pressure Head
x = Emitter Discharge Exponent
Let’s solve an example;
Find the emitter discharge when the constant for each emitter is 21, the pressure head is 12 and the emitter discharge exponent is 2.
This implies that;
K = Constant for Each Emitter = 21
h = Pressure Head = 12
x = Emitter Discharge Exponent = 2
q = Khx
That is, q = (21)(12)2
q = (21)(144)
q = 3024
Therefore, the emitter discharge is 3024.
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How to Calculate Emitter Discharge Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the emitter discharge.
To get the answer and workings of the emitter discharge using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
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You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
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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 Irrigation Water Requirement under Agricultural
Now, Click on Emitter Discharge under Irrigation Water Requirement
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the emitter discharge according to the respective parameters which is the Constant for Each Emitter (K), Pressure Head (h) and Emitter Discharge Exponent (x).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Constant for Each Emitter (K) is 21, Pressure Head (h) is 12 and Emitter Discharge Exponent (x) is 2.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the emitter discharge and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
