The surge tank pictured (shown with clear sides for illustration purposes) is used to even out variable flows. During periods of high flow, excess water is diverted to the surge tank where it flows out more slowly over the weir. The volumetric flow over the weir is V = 0.011 * b*g¹/2h³/2 where b = weir width (m) 2 g = gravitational acceleration (m/s) h=height of water above the weir edge (m) Assuming no excess flow is currently being diverted to the surge tank, determine the time required for the water level in the tank to become 6.25 m if the initial height is 7.5 m

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The diagram depicts a surge tank with clear sides for illustration purposes, showing how it is used to manage variable flows. During high flow periods, excess water is directed to the surge tank and flows out more slowly over a weir.

### Diagram Details:
- **Dimensions of the Tank**: 
  - Height: 7.5 m
  - Width: 2.0 m
  - Length: 2.0 m 
- **Weir Details**: 
  - Width of the weir: 1.0 m
  - Height from base to the weir opening: 6.0 m
  - Water flows out through an opening above the base by height \( h \).

### Volumetric Flow Over the Weir:

The volumetric flow (\( \dot{V} \)) over the weir is described by the equation:

\[
\dot{V} = 0.011 \times b \times g^{1/2} \times h^{3/2}
\]

Where:
- \( b \) = weir width (m)
- \( g \) = gravitational acceleration (m/s\(^2\))
- \( h \) = height of water above the weir edge (m)

### Problem Statement:

Assuming no excess flow is currently being diverted to the surge tank, determine the time required for the water level in the tank to decrease from an initial height of 7.5 m to 6.25 m.
Transcribed Image Text:The diagram depicts a surge tank with clear sides for illustration purposes, showing how it is used to manage variable flows. During high flow periods, excess water is directed to the surge tank and flows out more slowly over a weir. ### Diagram Details: - **Dimensions of the Tank**: - Height: 7.5 m - Width: 2.0 m - Length: 2.0 m - **Weir Details**: - Width of the weir: 1.0 m - Height from base to the weir opening: 6.0 m - Water flows out through an opening above the base by height \( h \). ### Volumetric Flow Over the Weir: The volumetric flow (\( \dot{V} \)) over the weir is described by the equation: \[ \dot{V} = 0.011 \times b \times g^{1/2} \times h^{3/2} \] Where: - \( b \) = weir width (m) - \( g \) = gravitational acceleration (m/s\(^2\)) - \( h \) = height of water above the weir edge (m) ### Problem Statement: Assuming no excess flow is currently being diverted to the surge tank, determine the time required for the water level in the tank to decrease from an initial height of 7.5 m to 6.25 m.
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