Peak Discharge in Environmental Engineering Formulas

Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event. And is denoted by Q_p. Peak Discharge is usually measured using the Million Liters per Day for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Peak Discharge is always negative.

Formulas to find Peak Discharge in Environmental Engineering

fxPeak Discharge given Surface Area of Circular Settling TankGo

fxPeak Discharge in Circular Settling TanksGo

Environmental Engineering formulas that make use of Peak Discharge

fxSurface Area of Circular Settling TankGo

fxDesign Surface Loading Rate given Surface Area of Circular Settling TankGo

fxAverage Daily Load using Peak Discharge in Circular Settling TanksGo

fxPeaking Factor using Peak Discharge in Circular Settling TanksGo

fxMixed Liquor Suspended Solids in Aeration Tank using Maximum SolidsGo

List of variables in Environmental Engineering formulas

fx Surface Area Go

fx Surface Loading Rate Go

fx Average Daily Load Go

fx Peaking Factor Go

FAQ

What is the Peak Discharge?

Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event. Peak Discharge is usually measured using the Million Liters per Day for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Peak Discharge is always negative.

Can the Peak Discharge be negative?

Yes, the Peak Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Peak Discharge?

Peak Discharge is usually measured using the Million Liters per Day[MLD] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Second[MLD], Cubic Meter per Day[MLD], Cubic Meter per Hour[MLD] are the few other units in which Peak Discharge can be measured.

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