Flooding Time - Simple Orifice Estimate
Flooding time through a simple orifice - √(2gh) exit velocity + compartment volume.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hole area | m² | |
| Water head above hole | m | |
| Discharge coefficient |
Source: Bernoulli's principle + Torricelli
In short
Flooding time through a simple orifice - \u221a(2gh) exit velocity + compartment volume.