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Settling tank: hydraulic superficial loading rate

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Input data

Incoming flow

Settling tank width (a)

Settling tank length (b)

Output data

Flow

Hydraulic superficial loading rate

Description

Given the water flow to be treated, the number of settling tanks and their dimensions, calculates the hydraulic superficial loading rate.

References

  • ASSOCIAÇÃO BRASILEIRA DE NORMAS TÉCNICAS (1992). NBR 12216 - Projeto de estação de tratamento de água para abastecimento públco; procedimento. Rio de Janeiro. 18p.