Page 23 - Simplified Wastewater Treatment Fundementals\Primary Treatment

Primary Treatment

Primary Treatment Math

Formulas:

Volume of a Circular Clarifier 0.785 x Diameter x Diameter x Depth

Gallons of a Circular Clarifier 0.785 x Diameter x Diameter x Depth x 7.48 gallons per cubic

foot

Volume of a Rectangle Clarifier Length x Width x Depth

Gallons of a Rectangular Clarifier 0.785 x Length x Width x Depth x 7.48 gallons per cubic foot

Detention Time = Volume (MG) x 24 Hours

Flow MGD