Superficial velocity corresponding to the average flow
Superficial velocity corresponding to the maximum flow
Description
Given: The influent average and maximum flow, the sadimentation zone plan area and volume; calculates
the superficial hydraulic loading rate and the detention times corresponding to each flow.
Typical values for reference
Q
vs (m/h)
Qm
0.5 - 0.7
QM
0.9 - 1.1
References
CHERNICHARO, Carlos A. de L. Princípios do tratamento biológico de águas residuárias. Volume 5: Reatores anaeróbios. Belo Horizonte: DESA, 1997.