Definition of Orifice

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Orifice

The term 'Orifice' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, (1) An opening with closed perimeter, usually sharp edged, and of regular form in a plate, wall, or partition through which water may flow, generally used for the purpose of measurement or control of water. (2) The end of a small tube, such as a Pitot tube, piezometer, etc. '.

The term 'Orifice' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' An opening with a closed perimeter and a regular form through which water flows. If the perimeter is not closed or if the opening flows only partially full, the orifice becomes a weir'.


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