College of Engineering Subject: CE 47 Hydraulics Experiment #: 2 Experiment Title: Determination of Coefficient of Discharge of a Submerged Orifice Objectives: To determine the

e coefficient of discharge of a submerged orifice. Apparatus: flume, measuring tank, caliper, orifice plate Procedure: 1. Measure the diameter of the orifice. 2. Install the orifice plate across the flume. Make sure there are no seepage in the interface at the sides and bottom of the orifice plate and flume. 3. Open the supply valve. 4. Until the difference in water level between the upstream and the downstream are constant, record the height of water from both sides. 5. Record the discharge by measuring the change in volume of water in the catchment tank at certain duration of time. 6. Set Procedures 3 - 5 as Trial 1 and repeat the same procedures for the next two trials with the exception of having a different discharge by regulating the gate valve. Calculations: Use the equation below Where: = actual discharge = coefficient of discharge = the difference in water level between the upstream and the downstream = area of the orifice

Discussion: Derive and explain the given formula in the calculations.

Drafted by: SJ, 12/07/12