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Discharge in Cubic Feet per Second 
Figure 4. Loss of Head for Different Plows Through Dethridge Meter. 
minute, locate this number on the vertical scale in Fig, 5, follow 
along this line to the right until the curve is reached for the size 
of wheel used, then follow straight downward to the bottom line 
where the discharge in second feet will be foiind. For example, 9.5 
0 12 3 4- 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 
Discharge in Cubic Feet per Second 
Figure 5. Water Passing Dethridge Meter with Wheel Turning at 
Different Speeds. 
