Velocity head

Description

Given the flow rate ( $Q$ ) and cross-sectional area ( $A$ ), calculates the corresponding velocity head $\frac{U^2}{2g}$ , where $U$ is the average flow velocity.

Input and Output Data

Input

Parameter	Default Units	Description
Flow	$m^3/s$	Flow rate
Area	$m^2$	Cross-sectional area of the pipe or conduit

Output

Parameter	Default Units	Description
Velocity head	-	Calculated value of $\frac{U^2}{2g}$

Calculations

Input data

Flow

Area

Output data

Velocity head

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