Flow Rate Calculation for Run of River (ROR)
Flow rate is defined as the volume of liquid move at certain amount of time. Calculating the flow rate for a run-of-river system manually (without sensors) involves using physical measurements and basic hydrodynamic principles. These ind of calculations are made for the small and mini hydro power plants which is running with no dam facility to store water. Here’s a straightforward way to estimate the flow rate: 1. Calculate Flow Rate Using the Velocity-Area Method This approach involves measuring the cross-sectional area of the river and the velocity of the flow. Step-by-Step Process: Step 1: Measure the Cross-Sectional Area of the River Width (W): Measure the width of the river using a measuring tape across the point where you want to measure flow. Depth (D): Take depth measurements at regular intervals across the river width, then find the average depth. Average Depth (D) = Sum of depth measurements/ Number of...