Home
Back
Formula Used:
| From: | To: |
The height above bed calculation determines the elevation from the surface of zero elevation to which heights of various points are referenced. It is calculated using the relative depth and the difference in elevation between the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) and the original bed.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the height above bed by multiplying the relative depth by the difference in elevation between the full reservoir level and the original bed.
Details: Accurate height above bed calculation is crucial for reservoir sedimentation studies, sediment management, and determining the capacity loss in reservoirs due to sedimentation.
Tips: Enter relative depth and difference in elevation in meters. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero.
Q1: What is relative depth in this context?
A: Relative depth measures the relative distance from the deep white matter surface to the superficial white matter surface in reservoir sedimentation studies.
Q2: What does FRL stand for?
A: FRL stands for Full Reservoir Level, which is the maximum water level a reservoir can hold under normal operating conditions.
Q3: How is this calculation used in practice?
A: This calculation helps determine how much sediment has accumulated in a reservoir and at what height above the original bed the sediment completely fills the reservoir capacity.
Q4: What units should be used for input values?
A: Both relative depth and elevation difference should be entered in meters for consistent results.
Q5: Are there limitations to this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes uniform sedimentation patterns and may need adjustment for reservoirs with complex geometries or non-uniform sediment distribution.