Flooding time through a simple orifice - √(2gh) exit velocity + compartment volume.
Formula
$$ \dot V = C_d A \sqrt{2gh} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $A$ | Hole area | m² | damage case |
| $h$ | Water head above hole | m | hydrostatics |
| $C_d$ | Discharge coefficient | - | sharp-edged orifice 0.6 |
Sources
- Bernoulli’s principle + Torricelli.