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BS3680 Rectangular Broad Crested Weir 
Point of Measurement 
The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at least the near 
blanking distance P107.  
The head is measured at a point 3 to 4 times the maximum head upstream 
from the weir crest, to ensure the surface of the liquid is not affected by 
turbulence or drawdown.    
 
Calculations  
ABSOLUTE 
If the flow calculation is to be absolute P702 = 1 the flow will be calculated 
using the formula:  q = (2/3)
1.5
 C
e
b(gh
3
)
0.5
 
 
Where:  q   = flowrate                                                      
Ce = discharge coefficient calculated by Flow 3 P723 
  b  = approach width P710  
g  = gravitational acceleration (nominal value = 980.66 cm/s
2
)                                                                                                        
h   = head