Typical: 0.60 - 0.65 for sharp-edged orifices.
Discharge (Q)
Theoretical Velocity (v)
0.000 m/s
Orifice Flow Formula
The discharge through an orifice is given by Q = C_d A √(2gh). The discharge coefficient (C_d) accounts for energy losses and the contraction of the jet (vena contracta).
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