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BS3680 Thin Plate Weirs 
Point of Measurement 
The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at least the near 
blanking distance P107.  
For a Rectangular and V-notch weirs, the head is measured at a point 4 to 
5 times the maximum head upstream from the weir plate, to ensure the 
surface  of  the  liquid  is  not  affected  by  turbulence  or  drawdown.         
(See DRWG 8) 
 
Calculations  
BS 3680 Rectangular Weir 
ABSOLUTE 
If the flow calculation is to be absolute P702 = 1 the flow will be calculated 
using the formula:  q = C
e
 2/3(2gn)
0.5
b
e
h
e
1.5
 
 
Where:  q    = flowrate         
Ce = discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra Twin P723                                                                           
gn  = gravitational acceleration (nominal value = 980.66 cm/s
2
)                                 
be  =effective approach width where b is approach width   
   (Dim“A”) P710         
he  = effective head