Computation of discharge through sluices - Under partially submerged flow condition

Unit 11 - Water distribution and control structures

Water control structures or Gates
Computation of discharge through sluices

Computation of discharge
under partially submerged flow condition
Discharge through an open sluice, outlet side of which is partially under water can be computed by using the equation.

Fig1

The value of Cd may be taken equal to 0.62. The value of Cd1 may be taken as given below.

Fig2

Fig3

Last modified: Thursday, 28 April 2011, 7:44 AM