List of symbols
| Symbol | Name of the symbol | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| $K_s$ | factor depending on bar shape | $\mathrm{ }$ |
| $Q_{max}$ | flow | $\mathrm{m^3/s}$ |
| $b$ | clear spacing between bars | $\mathrm{mm}$ |
| $g$ | gravitational acceleration | $\mathrm{m/s^2}$ |
| $h$ | clear height | $\mathrm{mm}$ |
| $h_t$ | loss of head through racks | $\mathrm{m}$ |
| $t$ | thickness of bars | $\mathrm{mm}$ |
| $v$ | velocity of flow through trash rack, computed gross area | $\mathrm{m/s}$ |
| $w$ | clear width | $\mathrm{mm}$ |
| $α$ | angle of bar inclination to horizontal | $\mathrm{°}$ |
| $ζ$ | loss coefficient | $\mathrm{ }$ |