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WST 091 Math Sludge Age Hydraulic Loading
WST 091 Math Sludge Age Hydraulic Loading
Introduction to
Wastewater Operations I
Sludge Age
Math Section
Spring 2011
Week 8
Detention Time
DT = Ave Volume / Ave Flow
Volume
Flow in
Flow out
Sludge Age
Sludge Age = Ave Solids/ Ave Solids Flow
Solids
Flow in
Flow out
Solids and
Solids Flow
Sludge Age = Ave Solids/ Ave Solids Flow
Solids
Solids Flow in
Solids, lbs
Solids Flow in
Solids, lbs
Solids Flow in
* 8.34 =
8.34 Concentration
Conversion Formula
Solids, lbs =
Conc., mg/L * Volume, MG * 8.34, lbs/gal
Area
Loading Rate Calculations
Filtration Rate =
Flow
Flow, gpm
Area Filter, sq ft
Area
Loading Rate Calculations
Backwash Rate =
Area
Loading Rate Calculations
Unit Filter Run Volume (UFRV)= Flow
Volume
Total Volume, gallons
Area Filter, sq ft
Area
Loading Rate Calculations
Weir Overflow Rate=
Flow, gpd
Length Weir, ft Length
Flow
Closing