University of Duhok

College of Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
2nd Stage

By
Bshkoj Sidqi Hussein
Fluid Mechanics Second Stage

Experiment No. (3)

Discharge under a Sluice Gate

3.1 Objectives
The objectives of the Experiment are:
1- To show the measurement of flow rate.
2- To determine the relationship between upstream head and flow rate for water
flowing under a Sluice Gate.
3- To calculate the discharge coefficient Cd.

3.2 Description of Equipment

Fig (3.1): Sluice Gate

3.3 Calculations and Results

Ensure the flume is level.
 For each flow rate, wait until steady condition is attained then measure and
record the head (y1) some way upstream from the gate by point gauge.
 Calculated the depth value of flow downstream of gate.
𝑦2=𝐶𝑐∗𝑏 …………………………………………………...……………. (3.1)
Where: y2=depth of flow downstream of gate,
b =height of gate opening = 1cm and
Cc =Coefficient of Contraction=0.61.
 While the flow rates passing under the gate were calculated from the flow
equation of sluice gate, see Fig. (3.2)
∗ ∗√ ....................................................................... (3.2)
Where: 𝑄𝑡ℎ=theoretical flow rate, L =breadth of flume or gate (L=7.3cm),
and g =acceleration due to gravity.
Fluid Mechanics Second Stage

Fig. (3.2): Sluice Gate

 For each flow rate (actual discharge), measure and record the volumes in the
collecting tank and the time required to collect that volume by stopwatch.

………………………………………………………………...… (3.3)
Where: 𝑄𝑎𝑐𝑡=actual flow rate,
V = volume of the collecting tank (liter),
t = time taken to rise volume (sec.).
 The coefficient of discharge Cd is defined as the ratio of actual discharge
obtained experimentally to the theoretical discharge. i.e,

……………..…………………………...………………… (3.4)
Where: Cd = Coefficient of discharge is a dimensionless discharge coefficient.

 Tabulate your readings and calculations as follows:

Volume Time Qact Qth

No. y1 (cm) y2 (cm) Cd
liter sec l/sec l/sec
1
2
3
4
5
6

Draw in log-log paper the relation between Qact and H (𝐻 = 𝑦1 − 𝑦2), and find the
equation: Qact= kHn.
Fluid Practical II: Experimental No.3 Flow under a sluice gate

Data sheet (3)

Volume Time Qact Qth

No. y1 (cm) y2 (cm) Cd
liter sec l/sec l/sec