“WHICH HYDRAULIC EQUATION IS THEORATICALY MORE

CORRECT”

COURSE: EN-528 URBAN WATER SUPPLY & SEWER SYSTEM DESIGN

OSAMA AHMED KHAN

Master of Environmental Engineering

NED University Of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

 Darcy-Weisbach Equation

• Darcy-Weisbach equation is hf= f. , where hf is the head loss, f is the darcy

friction factor, D is the Diameter of the pipe, L is the pipe length, V is the
velocoity and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Darcy’s Law is used to
determine the flow of water through porous media, such as soil, and helps in
the design of drainage systems and filtration processes.
 Hazen-Williams’ Equation

• J = where Q is the flow rate, C is the Hazen-Williams coefficient, L is the

Length of Pipe, D is the diameter of pipe J is the head loss. This formula is
frequently used to estimate the flow of water through pipes, providing
information for pipe sizing and water distribution system design.
 Manning’s Equation

• Q = , where Q is the flow rate, n is Manning’s roughness coefficient, A is the

cross-sectional area, R is the hydraulic radius, and S is the slope of the
energy grade line. Manning’s Equation is commonly employed to calculate
the flow velocity and capacity of open channels, such as rivers, canals, and
storm water drains.
 Comparision of Three Hydraulic Eqautions
Hazen-Williams Equation
The Hazen-Williams equation is
commonly used for water flow
through pipes. Like water
distribution systems
The Hazen-Williams equation is
easier to use.
In Hazen William there is no
provision to change
temperature, density or
viscosity of liquid
Darcy-Weisbach Equation
While the Darcy-Weisbach
equation applicable to a wide
range of pipe flow and in
different flow condition
The equation is more complex,
requiring iterative calculations
and additional parameters.
It allows variation in fluid
properties like temperature,
density etc.
Mannings Equation
Manning’s Equation is
commonly employed to
calculate the flow velocity and
capacity of open channels, such
as rivers, canals, and storm
water drains.
The Manning’s equation is
easier to use.
 Conclusion

• Theoratically Darcy-Weisbach Equation is more accurate as compare to

Hazen-William and Manning’s Equation because Darcy-weisbach provide
accuracy but due to its complexity Hazen-William and Mannings Equation
widely used.
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