Flocculated water distribution under plates

Input data

Water temperature

Incoming flow

Number of settling tanks in parallel

Distribution duct upstream internal height (hu)

Distribution duct internal width (b)

Distribution duct downstream internal height (hd)

Roughness of pipe inner surface

Number of distribution tees (both sides)

Distribution tee diameter (D)

Output data

Upstream velocity in the distributor

Upstream velocity gradient

Downstream velocity in the distributor

Downstream velocity gradient

Velocity in the distribution tees

Velocity gradient in the distribution tees

Description

This calculation determines the outlet velocities and velocity gradients in distribution ducts, considering the inlet flow and system geometry.

Distribution ductsDistribution ducts

Input and Output Parameters

Inputs

Parameter
Standard Units
Description
Water temperature (TC)
°C
Water temperature in the system
Incoming flow (Q)
L/s
Flow rate entering the distribution system
Number of settling tanks in parallel (N)
-
Number of settling tanks operating simultaneously
Distribution duct upstream internal height (hu)
m
Internal height of the upstream distribution duct
Distribution duct internal width (b)
m
Internal width of the distribution duct
Distribution duct downstream internal height (hd)
m
Internal height of the downstream distribution duct
Roughness of pipe inner surface (k)
mm
Roughness of the internal pipe surface
Number of distribution tees (Ntee)
-
Total number of distribution tees
Distribution tee diameter (Dtee)
mm
Internal diameter of the distribution tees

Outputs

Parameter
Standard Units
Description
Upstream velocity in the distributor (vu)
m/s
Water velocity in the distribution duct before distribution
Upstream velocity gradient (Gu)
s⁻¹
Velocity gradient in the upstream duct
Downstream velocity in the distributor (vd)
m/s
Water velocity in the distribution duct after distribution
Downstream velocity gradient (Gd)
s⁻¹
Velocity gradient in the downstream duct
Velocity in the distribution tees (vtee)
m/s
Water velocity in the distribution tees
Velocity gradient in the distribution tees (Gtee)
s⁻¹
Velocity gradient in the distribution tees

References

  • ASSOCIAÇÃO BRASILEIRA DE NORMAS TÉCNICAS – ABNT. (1992). NBR 12216 - NB-592 “Projeto de estações de tratamento de água para abastecimento público” ABNT, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.