Hydraulic gradient is a concept used in fluid mechanics and hydrogeology to describe the slope of the water table or piezometric surface in a confined or unconfined aquifer. It represents the change in the height of the water table per unit of horizontal distance. The hydraulic gradient is a critical factor in understanding groundwater flow. It represents the potential energy of the fluid due to its elevation and pressure.
Hydraulic Gradient Flow Rate
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\( \Large{ Q \;=\; k \cdot i \cdot A_c }\)
Flow Rate (\(Q\)) :
Hydraulic Gradient Flow Rate Formula
\(\Large{ Q \;=\; k \cdot i \cdot A_c }\) (Hydraulic Gradient Flow Rate)
\(\Large{ k \;=\; \dfrac{ Q }{ i \cdot A_c} }\)
\(\Large{ i \;=\; \dfrac{ Q }{ k \cdot A_c } }\)
\(\Large{ A_c \;=\; \dfrac{ Q }{ k \cdot i} }\)
Where :
\( Q\) = Flow Rate
\( k \) = Hydraulic Conductivity
\( i \) = Hydraulic Gradient
\( A_c \) = Fluid Area Cross-section
