Equation for Trap Efficiency Calculator

✖Coefficient K dependent on C/I (Capacity-inflow ratio) describe a parameter trap efficiency which is the ability of a reservoir to trap and retain incoming sediments.ⓘ Coefficient K dependent on C/I [K_C/I]			+10% -10%
✖Capacity-Inflow Ratio is the ratio of the reservoir capacity to the total inflow of water in the reservoir.ⓘ Capacity-Inflow Ratio [CI]			+10% -10%
✖Coefficient M dependent on C/I (Capacity-inflow ratio) describe a parameter trap efficiency which is the ability of a reservoir to trap and retain incoming sediments.ⓘ Coefficient M dependent on C/I [M]			+10% -10%

✖Trap Efficiency of a reservoir in percentage is the ratio of deposited sediment to total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoir's economic lifetime.ⓘ Equation for Trap Efficiency [η_t]

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Equation for Trap Efficiency

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`"η"_{"t"} = "K"_{"C/I"}*ln("CI")+"M"`

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`"99.31712"="6.064"*ln("0.7")+"101.48"`

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Equation for Trap Efficiency Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Trap Efficiency = Coefficient K dependent on C/I*ln(Capacity-Inflow Ratio)+Coefficient M dependent on C/I
η_t = K_C/I*ln(CI)+M
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

ln - The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function., ln(Number)

Variables Used

Trap Efficiency - Trap Efficiency of a reservoir in percentage is the ratio of deposited sediment to total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoir's economic lifetime.
Coefficient K dependent on C/I - Coefficient K dependent on C/I (Capacity-inflow ratio) describe a parameter trap efficiency which is the ability of a reservoir to trap and retain incoming sediments.
Capacity-Inflow Ratio - Capacity-Inflow Ratio is the ratio of the reservoir capacity to the total inflow of water in the reservoir.
Coefficient M dependent on C/I - Coefficient M dependent on C/I (Capacity-inflow ratio) describe a parameter trap efficiency which is the ability of a reservoir to trap and retain incoming sediments.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Coefficient K dependent on C/I: 6.064 --> No Conversion Required
Capacity-Inflow Ratio: 0.7 --> No Conversion Required
Coefficient M dependent on C/I: 101.48 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

η_t = K_C/I*ln(CI)+M --> 6.064*ln(0.7)+101.48

Evaluating ... ...

η_t = 99.3171231399555

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

99.3171231399555 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

99.3171231399555 ≈ 99.31712 <-- Trap Efficiency

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Equation for Trap Efficiency

Go Trap Efficiency = Coefficient K dependent on C/I*ln(Capacity-Inflow Ratio)+Coefficient M dependent on C/I

Capacity Inflow Ratio

Go Capacity-Inflow Ratio = Capacity of Reservoir/Inflow Rate

Equation for Trap Efficiency Formula

Trap Efficiency = Coefficient K dependent on C/I*ln(Capacity-Inflow Ratio)+Coefficient M dependent on C/I
η_t = K_C/I*ln(CI)+M

What is Reservoir Trap Efficiency?

The Reservoir Trap Efficiency is defined as the ratio of deposited sediment to the total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoirs economic lifetime.

What is Sediment delivery ratio (SDR)?

Sediment delivery ratio (SDR) is defined as the sediment yield from an area divided by the gross erosion of that same area. SDR is expressed as a percent and represents the efficiency of the watershed in moving soil particles from areas of erosion to the point where sediment yield is measured.

How to Calculate Equation for Trap Efficiency?

Equation for Trap Efficiency calculator uses Trap Efficiency = Coefficient K dependent on C/I*ln(Capacity-Inflow Ratio)+Coefficient M dependent on C/I to calculate the Trap Efficiency, The Equation for Trap Efficiency formula is defined as the ratio of deposited sediment to the total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoir's economic lifetime. Trap Efficiency is denoted by η_t symbol.

How to calculate Equation for Trap Efficiency using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Equation for Trap Efficiency, enter Coefficient K dependent on C/I (K_C/I), Capacity-Inflow Ratio (CI) & Coefficient M dependent on C/I (M) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Equation for Trap Efficiency calculation can be explained with given input values -> 99.31712 = 6.064*ln(0.7)+101.48.

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What is Equation for Trap Efficiency?

The Equation for Trap Efficiency formula is defined as the ratio of deposited sediment to the total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoir's economic lifetime and is represented as η_t = K_C/I*ln(CI)+M or Trap Efficiency = Coefficient K dependent on C/I*ln(Capacity-Inflow Ratio)+Coefficient M dependent on C/I. Coefficient K dependent on C/I (Capacity-inflow ratio) describe a parameter trap efficiency which is the ability of a reservoir to trap and retain incoming sediments, Capacity-Inflow Ratio is the ratio of the reservoir capacity to the total inflow of water in the reservoir & Coefficient M dependent on C/I (Capacity-inflow ratio) describe a parameter trap efficiency which is the ability of a reservoir to trap and retain incoming sediments.

How to calculate Equation for Trap Efficiency?

The Equation for Trap Efficiency formula is defined as the ratio of deposited sediment to the total sediment inflow for a given period within the reservoir's economic lifetime is calculated using Trap Efficiency = Coefficient K dependent on C/I*ln(Capacity-Inflow Ratio)+Coefficient M dependent on C/I. To calculate Equation for Trap Efficiency, you need Coefficient K dependent on C/I (K_C/I), Capacity-Inflow Ratio (CI) & Coefficient M dependent on C/I (M). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient K dependent on C/I, Capacity-Inflow Ratio & Coefficient M dependent on C/I and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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