Water in the channel in Fig. 12–37 is 2 m deep, and the depth from the bottom of the triangular weir to the bottom of the channel is 1.75 m. If the discharge coefficient is C_d = 0.57, determine the volumetric flow in the channel.
Fluid Description. The water level in the channel is assumed to be constant, so we have steady flow. Also, water is considered to be an ideal fluid.
Analysis. Here H = 2 m – 1.75 m = 0.25 m. Applying Eq. 12–35, the flow is therefore
= (0.57) (\frac{8}{15}) \sqrt{2(9.81 m/s^2)} (0.25 m)^{5/2} \tan 30° = 0.0243 m^3/s