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This tool calculates the Volumetric Flowrate of a liquid passing through an orifice based on the coefficient of discharge (C), orifice area (A), differential pressure height (h), and gravitational acceleration (g).

Understanding Parameters:

• Coefficient of Discharge (C): A dimensionless factor (0 < C ≤ 1) that accounts for energy losses in fluid flow.
• Orifice Area (A) [m²]: The cross-sectional area of the orifice through which the liquid flows.
• Differential Pressure Height (h) [m]: The difference in liquid pressure across the orifice.
• Gravitational Acceleration (g) [m/s²]: The acceleration due to gravity (fixed at 9.81 m/s²).

Key Applications:

• Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics: Used in pipelines, water distribution, and fluid flow analysis.
• Industrial Processes: Essential for monitoring liquid flow in chemical plants and refineries.
• Environmental Engineering: Helps in calculating water discharge rates in dams and flood control systems.
• Fire Safety Systems: Determines flowrate in sprinkler and suppression systems.

Validations & Input Constraints:

• Coefficient of Discharge (C) must be between 0 and 1: - Typically ranges from 0.6 to 0.9 for practical applications. - Values greater than 1 are not physically possible as they would imply a flow more efficient than a theoretically perfect flow.
• Orifice Area (A) must be positive: - A physical opening cannot have zero or negative area.
• Differential Pressure Height (h) must be non-negative: - Zero height means no pressure difference, resulting in no flow.
• Gravity (g) is fixed at 9.81 m/s²: - Standard acceleration due to Earth's gravity.

Conclusion:

This tool provides a precise method for determining volumetric flowrate in various fluid systems, ensuring accurate and efficient flow measurement for engineering and safety applications.