Overflow Rate in Design of Continuous Flow Type of Sedimentation Tank Formulas

Overflow Rate is the flow rate of water per unit surface area of the tank. And is denoted by SOR. Overflow Rate is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Overflow Rate is always positive.

Formulas to find Overflow Rate in Design of Continuous Flow Type of Sedimentation Tank

fxOverflow Rate given DischargeGo

Design of Continuous Flow Type of Sedimentation Tank formulas that make use of Overflow Rate

fxWidth of Tank given Overflow RateGo

fxDischarge given Overflow RateGo

fxLength of Tank given Overflow RateGo

List of variables in Design of Continuous Flow Type of Sedimentation Tank formulas

fx Discharge Go

fx Width Go

fx Length Go

FAQ

What is the Overflow Rate?

Overflow Rate is the flow rate of water per unit surface area of the tank. Overflow Rate is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Overflow Rate is always positive.

Can the Overflow Rate be negative?

No, the Overflow Rate, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Overflow Rate?

Overflow Rate is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Overflow Rate can be measured.

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