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Weir Flow using the Rehbock Equation Brett Towler, UMass-Amherst

Flow of water over a rectangular weir can be described by the weir equation and the
Rehbock Equation.

1. The Rehbock Equation can be used to estimate the coefficient of discharge:

H
C H 0.602 0.083
d P

Where: H is the head over the crest of the weir;

P is the height of the weir

2. The weir coefficent is a lumped parameter which includes the discharge coefficient,
gravitational acceleration, and other geometric parameters:

2
C H C H 2 g
3 d

Where: g is the gravitational accerelation

3. The flow rate over a sharp-crested weir is then described by the weir equation:
3
2
Q H C H b H

Where: b is the lateral width of the weir

4. Example: Given the following values:

m
g 9.81
2
sec

b 2m

P 2m

H 0.35 m

3 The default units are SI (e.g., meters, kg, Newtons)

m
Q H 0.7539
s

3 The default SI units can be converted to english units

ft
Q H 26.6254 by typing the apostrophe (') and entering a new unit type.
sec
Note that the normally rectangular cursor changes to a
rounded cursor.

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