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Experiment No.7-C
Determination of the Coefficient of Discharge
over a Triangular Weir

Triangular or V-notch weirs are the most accurate open channel constrictions for
measuring discharge. The discharge of a V-notch weir increases more rapidly with the
head than in the case of a horizontal crested weir (rectangular or trapezoidal), so for the
same maximum capacity, it can measure much smaller discharges, compared to a
rectangular weir.

The general equation to compute the theoretical discharge in a v-notch weir including
effect of approach;

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where:

H
Q

- interior angle of the weir

- head over the weir
- discharge

To calculate the actual discharge we introduce a coefficient of discharge, Cd, which

accounts for losses at the edges of the weir and contractions in the area of flow, giving:

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Experiment Objectives
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II.

To observed the characteristics of open-channel flow over a triangular weir.

To determine value of the discharge coefficient for triangular weir.

Materials and Apparatuses Required

The apparatuses necessary to perform this experiment are the following:

III.

Tilting Flume Apparatus

Calibrated Bucket
Stopwatch
Metric Scale
Triangular Weir

Procedures
a) Attach the triangular weir to the channel (Flume).
b) Measure the interior angle of the triangular weir.
c) Turn on the pump and open the control valve until water discharges over the
weir.
d) Regulate the flow to maintain a water level in the flow channel so that the weir is
filled to the highest possible level without overflowing the channel.
e) Allow a steady flow to develop throughout the entire circuit.
f) Measure the height of the water level above the top of the weir as an H to start
the analysis.
g) Measure the flow rate with a stopwatch and calibrated bucket.
h) For each set of measurements, measure the flow rate at least three times and
take the average.
i) Reduce the approach, repeat step e to step h by using different flow rate of
water, which can be done by adjusting the water supply. Measure and record the
H and the time to fill a certain volume of water in the bucket.
j) Compute for the theoretical discharge using the equation;

( )

k) Calculate the actual discharge by volumetric method using the formula;

l) Determine the coefficient of discharge of a v-notch weir:

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Laboratory Data

ACTUAL DISCHARGE
TRIAL

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VOLUME
(m3)

TIME
(sec)

THEORETICAL DISCHARGE
Qa

H (m)

Qt

COEFFICIENT OF
DISCHARGE
Cd

Cd (AVERAGE)

COEFFICIENT OF DISCHARGE, Cd

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Observations

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Conclusions
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