Water Flow Rate from a Tank: Geometry or Level?

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The water flow rate from a tank primarily depends on the pressure head, size, and shape of the opening rather than the tank's geometry. The formula V=Cd(2gh)^(1/2) indicates that flow rate is influenced by these factors. However, the time it takes to empty the tank can be affected by the tank's size and geometry. Therefore, while geometry does not directly impact flow rate, it plays a role in the overall emptying time. Understanding these principles is essential for accurate calculations in fluid dynamics.
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Hello guys,

I want to know whether the water flow rate from a tank depends on the geometrical shape of the tank (for instance sperical, rectangular, cylindrical) etc or it just depends on the water level in the tank. Thanx.
 
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Well if the flow is through a (relatively) small opening, the instantaneous flow rate is dependent on the pressure head, size of opening, and shape of opening.
V=Cd (2gh)^1/2
Q=VA
So tank geometry doesn't come into play. Time to empty would be affected by tank size & geometry.
 
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