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Recirculation Ratio is the ratio of the RAS pumping rate to influent flow rate. Check FAQs
α=QrWw
α - Recirculation Ratio?Qr - Recirculation Flow?Ww - Waste Water Flow?

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1.7857Edit=2.5Edit1.4Edit
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Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=QrWw
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=2.5m³/s1.4m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=2.51.4
Next Step Evaluate
α=1.78571428571429
LAST Step Rounding Answer
α=1.7857

Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater Formula Elements

Variables
Recirculation Ratio
Recirculation Ratio is the ratio of the RAS pumping rate to influent flow rate.
Symbol: α
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Recirculation Flow
Recirculation Flow refers to the portion of treated effluent that is recycled back into the treatment process.
Symbol: Qr
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Waste Water Flow
Waste Water Flow refers to the movement of water and dissolved waste materials from residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural sources through a sewer system to a treatment facility.
Symbol: Ww
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Recirculation Ratio

​Go Recirculation Ratio given Hydraulic Loading
α=(HA1440Ww)-1

How to Evaluate Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater?

Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater evaluator uses Recirculation Ratio = Recirculation Flow/Waste Water Flow to evaluate the Recirculation Ratio, The Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater formula is defined as the amount of wastewater that flows through the advanced pretreatment component divided by the amount of wastewater that is sent to the final treatment and dispersal component. Recirculation Ratio is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater, enter Recirculation Flow (Qr) & Waste Water Flow (Ww) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater

What is the formula to find Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater?
The formula of Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater is expressed as Recirculation Ratio = Recirculation Flow/Waste Water Flow. Here is an example- 1.785714 = 2.5/1.4.
How to calculate Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater?
With Recirculation Flow (Qr) & Waste Water Flow (Ww) we can find Recirculation Ratio of Wastewater using the formula - Recirculation Ratio = Recirculation Flow/Waste Water Flow.
What are the other ways to Calculate Recirculation Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Recirculation Ratio-
  • Recirculation Ratio=((Hydraulic Loading*Area*1440)/Waste Water Flow)-1OpenImg
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