Linear Flow Orifice Meter Equations
Total Flow Rate Through Weir
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$$ Q = c [h +
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The constant of proportionality, c :
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$$ c = W k {s^{1 \over 2}} $$
The variable k :
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$$ k = 2 C_d \sqrt
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$$
Combined and substitued :
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$$ Q = W 2 C_d \sqrt
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{s^{1 \over 2}} [h +
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s] $$
Flow Through Rectangular Base of Weir
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$$ q_w =
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W C_d \sqrt
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[{{(h + s)}^{2 \over 3}} - {h^{2 \over 3}}] $$
Rectangular Base Height
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$$ s =
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\Pi_
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H_
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$$
Profile of Curved Portion
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$$ y =
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[1 -
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tan^{-1} \sqrt
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]$$