Detention Time in Displacement and Drag Formulas

The Detention Time refers to the amount of time that a fluid (or any substance) spends within a particular component of a system. And is denoted by T_d. Detention Time is usually measured using the Minute for Time. Note that the value of Detention Time is always positive.

Displacement and Drag formulas that make use of Detention Time

fxDisplacement Efficiency of Sedimentation TankGo

fxFlow through Period given Displacement Efficiency of Sedimentation TankGo

FAQ

What is the Detention Time?

The Detention Time refers to the amount of time that a fluid (or any substance) spends within a particular component of a system. Detention Time is usually measured using the Minute for Time. Note that the value of Detention Time is always positive.

Can the Detention Time be negative?

No, the Detention Time, measured in Time cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Detention Time?

Detention Time is usually measured using the Minute[min] for Time. Second[min], Millisecond[min], Microsecond[min] are the few other units in which Detention Time can be measured.

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