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Length is the measurement or extent of something from end to end. Check FAQs
L=TdQwd
L - Length?Td - Detention Time?Q - Discharge?w - Width?d - Depth?

Length of Tank given Detention Time Example

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Here is how the Length of Tank given Detention Time equation looks like.

3.0131Edit=6.9Edit3Edit2.29Edit3Edit
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Length of Tank given Detention Time Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L=TdQwd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L=6.9s3m³/s2.29m3m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L=6.932.293
Next Step Evaluate
L=3.01310043668122m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
L=3.0131m

Length of Tank given Detention Time Formula Elements

Variables
Length
Length is the measurement or extent of something from end to end.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Detention Time
Detention Time is the length of time the water is retained in a vessel or basin.
Symbol: Td
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge
Discharge is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width
Width is the horizontal measurement or dimension of a structure, feature, or area.
Symbol: w
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Depth
Depth is the vertical distance from the surface of a reference point, such as the ground or water surface, to a specific point or feature below.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Length

​Go Length of Tank given Flow Velocity
L=Vfdvs
​Go Length of Tank given Overflow Rate
L=(QSORw)

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​Go Length of Tank given Settling Velocity
lt=(Qvsw)
​Go Length of Tank given Settling Velocity of Particular Sized Particle
lt=70Q100wvs

How to Evaluate Length of Tank given Detention Time?

Length of Tank given Detention Time evaluator uses Length = (Detention Time*Discharge)/(Width*Depth) to evaluate the Length, The Length of Tank given Detention Time formula is defined as the calculation of the physical length of a tank required to achieve a specific detention time for the water or wastewater flowing through it. Length is denoted by L symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Tank given Detention Time using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Tank given Detention Time, enter Detention Time (Td), Discharge (Q), Width (w) & Depth (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Tank given Detention Time

What is the formula to find Length of Tank given Detention Time?
The formula of Length of Tank given Detention Time is expressed as Length = (Detention Time*Discharge)/(Width*Depth). Here is an example- 73.36245 = (6.9*3)/(2.29*3).
How to calculate Length of Tank given Detention Time?
With Detention Time (Td), Discharge (Q), Width (w) & Depth (d) we can find Length of Tank given Detention Time using the formula - Length = (Detention Time*Discharge)/(Width*Depth).
What are the other ways to Calculate Length?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length-
  • Length=(Flow Velocity*Depth)/Settling VelocityOpenImg
  • Length=(Discharge/(Overflow Rate*Width))OpenImg
Can the Length of Tank given Detention Time be negative?
No, the Length of Tank given Detention Time, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Tank given Detention Time?
Length of Tank given Detention Time is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Tank given Detention Time can be measured.
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