Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate Formula

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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=1.25Q
RAS - Return Activated Sludge?Q - Average Daily Influent Flow Rate?

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10Edit=1.258Edit
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Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RAS=1.25Q
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RAS=1.258m³/d
Next Step Convert Units
RAS=1.259.3E-5m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RAS=1.259.3E-5
Next Step Evaluate
RAS=0.000115740740740741m³/s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
RAS=10m³/d

Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate 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.
Average Daily Influent Flow Rate
The Average Daily Influent Flow Rate is the total volume of wastewater entering a treatment facility per day, averaged over a specified period, typically measured in cubic meters per day (m³/day).
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate?

Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate evaluator uses Return Activated Sludge = 1.25*Average Daily Influent Flow Rate to evaluate the Return Activated Sludge, The Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate is defined as rate at which activated sludge from the secondary clarifier is returned to the biological treatment process, typically measured in cubic meters per day (m³/day). Return Activated Sludge is denoted by RAS symbol.

How to evaluate Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate, enter Average Daily Influent Flow Rate (Q) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate

What is the formula to find Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate?
The formula of Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate is expressed as Return Activated Sludge = 1.25*Average Daily Influent Flow Rate. Here is an example- 864000 = 1.25*9.25925925925926E-05.
How to calculate Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate?
With Average Daily Influent Flow Rate (Q) we can find Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate using the formula - Return Activated Sludge = 1.25*Average Daily Influent Flow Rate.
Can the Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate be negative?
No, the Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate?
Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate 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 Return Activated Sludge Flow Rate can be measured.
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