Velocity head

Input data

Flow

Area

Output data

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 $\frac{U^2}{2g}$

References

  • VIANNA, Marcos R. Hidráulica aplicada às estações de tratamento de água. 6. Ed. Belo Horizonte, 3I, 2019.