Calculations
Calculations
UASB reactor: plan area and depth
Default
Input data
Average upstream flow (Qm)
Maximum upstream flow (QM)
Volume of reactor
Output data
Area
Depth
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.