Hydrant Water Flow Calculator

Calculate Hydrant Water Flow





Formula

The formula to calculate the Hydrant Water Flow is:

\[ Q = C_d \times A \times \sqrt{2 \times g \times h} \]

Where:

What is Hydrant Water Flow?

Hydrant water flow refers to the rate at which water is discharged from a fire hydrant. This flow rate is crucial for firefighting operations as it determines the amount of water available to extinguish fires. The flow rate depends on several factors, including the pressure head, the area of the outlet, the coefficient of discharge, and the acceleration due to gravity. Proper calculation and understanding of hydrant water flow ensure that firefighters have sufficient water supply during emergencies.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ Q = 0.6 \times 0.01 \times \sqrt{2 \times 9.81 \times 10} \approx 0.083 m³/s \]

The Flow Rate (Q) is approximately 0.083 m³/s.