Hi,

Have a hyopthetical question hoping someone could maybe help me with- if say discharging a volume of water equivalent to 198 cubic meters (198000 litres) to controlled waters do you know what rate of discharge could be attained per day, and what factors would be involved in this assessment?

Thanks :)

Using a flow meter on the outfall would be the easiest method!:cool:

or take a liter or 5 liter bucket and put it at the outfall with a stop watch and calculate

liters per minute

now you are @137.5 liters per minute

If you are presently discharging the fluid then the bucket method will give you an approximate answer.
If you are not presently discharging the fluid and only want to know what can be attained, then you make that decision based on how much you want to discharge and then selecting a pump that is capable of the selected output.
And with that you need to select the appropriate power source and plumbing package package.

Hi,

Have a hyopthetical question hoping someone could maybe help me with- if say discharging a volume of water equivalent to 198 cubic meters (198000 litres) to controlled waters do you know what rate of discharge could be attained per day, and what factors would be involved in this assessment?

Thanks :)

There's no way to answer the question definitively with the information given. Discharge rate is dependent on discharge method (pump? gravity?), the configuration of the containers on both ends, and other factors.

Check out Niagra or Victoria Falls. How about checking the discharge rates of the Amazon, Nile or Mississippi?

It's kinda like Jim said.

Assuming this hypothetical discharge is in the UK, you will need a permit from the Environment Agency in accordance with the Water Resources Act. The permit will specify the type of equipment required for monitoring the flow and any maintenance/calibration requirements.

The Environment Agency is usually very helpful to people who are working with it on these issues and will provide advice (check out their website).

Be aware though that if this discharge is not hypothetical and is happening without a permit, it is illegal and the EA will prosecute. The potential penalties include imprisonment, big fines and unlimited remedial costs.