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Self-Purification Constant is referred as the ratio of reoxygenation constant to deoxygenation constant. Check FAQs
f=KRKD
f - Self-Purification Constant?KR - Reoxygenation Coefficient?KD - Deoxygenation Constant?

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0.9565Edit=0.22Edit0.23Edit
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Self Purification Constant Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Self Purification Constant?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
f=KRKD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
f=0.22d⁻¹0.23d⁻¹
Next Step Convert Units
f=2.5E-6s⁻¹2.7E-6s⁻¹
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
f=2.5E-62.7E-6
Next Step Evaluate
f=0.956521739130435
LAST Step Rounding Answer
f=0.9565

Self Purification Constant Formula Elements

Variables
Self-Purification Constant
Self-Purification Constant is referred as the ratio of reoxygenation constant to deoxygenation constant.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reoxygenation Coefficient
Reoxygenation Coefficient is referred as the parameter used in water quality modeling to describe the rate at which oxygen is transferred from the atmosphere to the water body.
Symbol: KR
Measurement: First Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: d⁻¹
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Deoxygenation Constant
Deoxygenation Constant is referred as the value obtained after decomposing of oxygen in sewage.
Symbol: KD
Measurement: First Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: d⁻¹
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Self-Purification Constant

​Go Self Purification Constant given Critical Oxygen Deficit
f=Lt10-KDtcDc
​Go Self Purification Constant given Log value of Critical Oxygen Deficit
f=Lt10log10(Dc)+(KDtc)

How to Evaluate Self Purification Constant?

Self Purification Constant evaluator uses Self-Purification Constant = Reoxygenation Coefficient/Deoxygenation Constant to evaluate the Self-Purification Constant, The Self Purification Constant formula is defined as the ratio of reoxygenation constant to deoxygenation constant. The value ranges between 0.5 to 5. Self-Purification Constant is denoted by f symbol.

How to evaluate Self Purification Constant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Self Purification Constant, enter Reoxygenation Coefficient (KR) & Deoxygenation Constant (KD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Self Purification Constant

What is the formula to find Self Purification Constant?
The formula of Self Purification Constant is expressed as Self-Purification Constant = Reoxygenation Coefficient/Deoxygenation Constant. Here is an example- 0.869565 = 2.5462962962963E-06/2.66203703703704E-06.
How to calculate Self Purification Constant?
With Reoxygenation Coefficient (KR) & Deoxygenation Constant (KD) we can find Self Purification Constant using the formula - Self-Purification Constant = Reoxygenation Coefficient/Deoxygenation Constant.
What are the other ways to Calculate Self-Purification Constant?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Self-Purification Constant-
  • Self-Purification Constant=Oxygen Equivalent*10^(-Deoxygenation Constant*Critical Time)/Critical Oxygen DeficitOpenImg
  • Self-Purification Constant=Oxygen Equivalent/10^(log10(Critical Oxygen Deficit)+(Deoxygenation Constant*Critical Time))OpenImg
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