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Mean Cell Residence Time is the average time that the sludge remains in the reactor. Check FAQs
θc=Yobs-Ykd
θc - Mean Cell Residence Time?Yobs - Observed Cell Yield?Y - Maximum Yield Coefficient?kd - Endogenous Decay Coefficient?

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Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
θc=Yobs-Ykd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
θc=0.8-0.50.05d⁻¹
Next Step Convert Units
θc=0.8-0.55.8E-7s⁻¹
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
θc=0.8-0.55.8E-7
Next Step Evaluate
θc=518400s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
θc=6d

Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield Formula Elements

Variables
Mean Cell Residence Time
Mean Cell Residence Time is the average time that the sludge remains in the reactor.
Symbol: θc
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value should be between 5 to 15.
Observed Cell Yield
Observed Cell Yield refers to the observed mg of cells produced per mg organic matter removed.
Symbol: Yobs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Yield Coefficient
Maximum Yield Coefficient refers to the maximum mg of cells produced per mg organic matter removed.
Symbol: Y
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0.4 to 0.8.
Endogenous Decay Coefficient
Endogenous Decay Coefficient refers to the rate at which microorganisms in the biomass consume their own cell mass in the absence of an external food source.
Symbol: kd
Measurement: First Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: d⁻¹
Note: Value should be between 0.025 to 0.075.

Other Formulas to find Mean Cell Residence Time

​Go Mean Cell Residence Time given Reactor Volume
θc=VXaQaY(So-S)-(VXakd)

How to Evaluate Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield?

Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield evaluator uses Mean Cell Residence Time = (Observed Cell Yield-Maximum Yield Coefficient)/Endogenous Decay Coefficient to evaluate the Mean Cell Residence Time, The Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield formula is defined as the average time that the sludge remains in the reactor (sludge age). For a complete-mix activated sludge process, ranges from 5 to 15 days. Mean Cell Residence Time is denoted by θc symbol.

How to evaluate Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield, enter Observed Cell Yield (Yobs), Maximum Yield Coefficient (Y) & Endogenous Decay Coefficient (kd) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield

What is the formula to find Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield?
The formula of Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield is expressed as Mean Cell Residence Time = (Observed Cell Yield-Maximum Yield Coefficient)/Endogenous Decay Coefficient. Here is an example- 6.9E-5 = (0.8-0.5)/5.78703703703704E-07.
How to calculate Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield?
With Observed Cell Yield (Yobs), Maximum Yield Coefficient (Y) & Endogenous Decay Coefficient (kd) we can find Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield using the formula - Mean Cell Residence Time = (Observed Cell Yield-Maximum Yield Coefficient)/Endogenous Decay Coefficient.
What are the other ways to Calculate Mean Cell Residence Time?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mean Cell Residence Time-
  • Mean Cell Residence Time=(Reactor Volume*MLVSS)/(Average Daily Influent Flow Rate*Maximum Yield Coefficient*(Influent Substrate Concentration-Effluent Substrate Concentration)-(Reactor Volume*MLVSS*Endogenous Decay Coefficient))OpenImg
Can the Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield be negative?
No, the Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield?
Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield is usually measured using the Day[d] for Time. Second[d], Millisecond[d], Microsecond[d] are the few other units in which Mean Cell Residence Time given Observed Cell Yield can be measured.
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