Investigation of Flow through Orifices in Riser Pipes
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Volume 136, Issue 5
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In this study the discharge coefficient for circular orifices of different size in two different sizes of riser pipe is investigated experimentally. This type of outlet structure is common in detention ponds to achieve runoff volume control from developed areas in order to meet outflow discharge and water quality requirements. The discharge coefficient is determined by recording the drop in pond water level with time as water flows out of the orifice. The discharge coefficient is found to be a function of head over the orifice, location of the orifice above the floor of the tank, and the ratio of the orifice diameter to riser pipe diameter. The discharge coefficient increases as the head over the orifice decreases and height of the orifice above the floor of the tank decreases. The discharge coefficient reduces as the ratio of the orifice diameter to pipe diameter increases and eventually reaches an asymptotic value. Also, with all other variables being the same, the discharge coefficient is lower for larger size riser pipe. An equation that is a function of head over the orifice and height of the orifice above the floor of the tank is fitted for each ratio of orifice diameter to piper diameter. The coefficients of the equation are found to be a function of the ratio of orifice diameter to piper diameter. A minimum coefficient of determination of 0.78 for the fitted equation suggests that the fit can be used to determine the discharge coefficient for orifices in circular riser pipes.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 136 • Issue 5 • May 2010
Pages: 340 - 347
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© 2010 ASCE.
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Received: Jan 7, 2009
Accepted: Oct 26, 2009
Published online: Oct 28, 2009
Published in print: May 2010
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