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Return Activated Sludge is the portion of settled biomass that is recycled from the secondary clarifier back to the aeration tank in a wastewater treatment process. Check FAQs
RAS=αQa
RAS - Return Activated Sludge?α - Recirculation Ratio?Qa - Average Daily Influent Flow Rate?

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RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
RAS=αQa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RAS=8.31.2m³/d
Next Step Convert Units
RAS=8.31.4E-5m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RAS=8.31.4E-5
Next Step Evaluate
RAS=0.000115277777777778m³/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
RAS=9.96000000000001m³/d
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RAS=9.96m³/d

RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Return Activated Sludge
Return Activated Sludge is the portion of settled biomass that is recycled from the secondary clarifier back to the aeration tank in a wastewater treatment process.
Symbol: RAS
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Recirculation Ratio
Recirculation Ratio refers to the ratio of the RAS pumping rate to influent flow rate.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Average Daily Influent Flow Rate
Average Daily Influent Flow Rate is the total discharge that comes in the reactor.
Symbol: Qa
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Return Activated Sludge

​Go RAS Pumping Rate from Aeration Tank
RAS=XQa-XrQw'Xr-X

How to Evaluate RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio?

RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio evaluator uses Return Activated Sludge = Recirculation Ratio*Average Daily Influent Flow Rate to evaluate the Return Activated Sludge, The RAS pumping rate using recirculation ratio is the total amount of returned activated sludge that is generated after the decomposition takes place. Return Activated Sludge is denoted by RAS symbol.

How to evaluate RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio, enter Recirculation Ratio (α) & Average Daily Influent Flow Rate (Qa) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio

What is the formula to find RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio?
The formula of RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio is expressed as Return Activated Sludge = Recirculation Ratio*Average Daily Influent Flow Rate. Here is an example- 155520 = 8.3*1.38888888888889E-05.
How to calculate RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio?
With Recirculation Ratio (α) & Average Daily Influent Flow Rate (Qa) we can find RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio using the formula - Return Activated Sludge = Recirculation Ratio*Average Daily Influent Flow Rate.
What are the other ways to Calculate Return Activated Sludge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Return Activated Sludge-
  • Return Activated Sludge=(MLSS*Average Daily Influent Flow Rate-Sludge Concentration in Return Line*WAS Pumping Rate from Return Line)/(Sludge Concentration in Return Line-MLSS)OpenImg
Can the RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio be negative?
No, the RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio?
RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Day[m³/d] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Second[m³/d], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/d], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/d] are the few other units in which RAS Pumping Rate using Recirculation Ratio can be measured.
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