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Default

Input data

Filter inner diameter (A)

Supply pressure (B)

Overflow height (C)

Edge height (D)

Central column height (E)

Center column diameter (F)

Flow

Number of arms

Output data

Pipe diameter, in inches

Tube diameter, in millimeters

Arms length

Maximum allowable head loss for the arm

Selected arm gauge

Minimum space between holes

Number of holes per arm

Height from the center of the holes to the base of the column

Flow through orifices

Hole diameter

Head loss generated by the holes

Commercial power, in CV

Descrição

Given the flow to be treated ans the geometric characteristics of the trickling filter, calculates the diameters of the pipes in the equipment, the head losses and, in the case of motorized arms, the power of the electric motor.

Trickling filter

IdentifierMeaningNote
AInternal diameter of the filter
BFeed pressureReference value: 1.5m
COverflow heightRecommended value: 2.00m
DFreeboard heightRecommended value: 0.15m
EColumn heightRecommended value: 0.17m
FCentral column diameter

Observações

  • Standard number of columns: 4;
  • Calculation made for hydraulic actuation, however, if electrical actuation is needed, the required commercial power is provided.

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