PERMISSIBLE VELOCITY


Meaning of PERMISSIBLE VELOCITY in English

(Hydraulics) The highest velocity at which water may be carried safely in a channel or other conduit. Also, the highest velocity that can exist through a substantial length of conduit and not cause scouring of the channel. Also referred to as Safe Velocity or Noneroding Velocity.

Environmental engineering English vocabulary.      Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга.