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Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid. Check FAQs
vs=(QswL)
vs - Settling Velocity?Qs - Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity?w - Width?L - Length?

Settling Velocity given Discharge Example

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Here is how the Settling Velocity given Discharge equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Settling Velocity given Discharge equation looks like.

1.4999Edit=(10.339Edit2.29Edit3.01Edit)
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Settling Velocity given Discharge Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Settling Velocity given Discharge?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
vs=(QswL)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vs=(10.339m³/s2.29m3.01m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vs=(10.3392.293.01)
Next Step Evaluate
vs=1.49994922311364m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vs=1.4999m/s

Settling Velocity given Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Settling Velocity
Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid.
Symbol: vs
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity
Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity is the volumetric flow rate of water that enters a sedimentation basin, calculated based on the settling velocity.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width
Width is the horizontal measurement or dimension of a structure, feature, or area.
Symbol: w
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length
Length is the measurement or extent of something from end to end.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Settling Velocity

​Go Settling Velocity given Length of Tank
vs=VfdL
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​Go Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio
vs=(Qwd)(HL)
​Go Settling Velocity of Particular Sized Particle
vs=70Qs100wL

How to Evaluate Settling Velocity given Discharge?

Settling Velocity given Discharge evaluator uses Settling Velocity = (Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Width*Length)) to evaluate the Settling Velocity, The Settling Velocity given Discharge formula is defined as the value of the velocity at which particles in a suspension settle out of the water under the influence of gravity, which is essential for designing and analyzing sedimentation processes. Settling Velocity is denoted by vs symbol.

How to evaluate Settling Velocity given Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Settling Velocity given Discharge, enter Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity (Qs), Width (w) & Length (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Settling Velocity given Discharge

What is the formula to find Settling Velocity given Discharge?
The formula of Settling Velocity given Discharge is expressed as Settling Velocity = (Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Width*Length)). Here is an example- 1.499949 = (10.339/(2.29*3.01)).
How to calculate Settling Velocity given Discharge?
With Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity (Qs), Width (w) & Length (L) we can find Settling Velocity given Discharge using the formula - Settling Velocity = (Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Width*Length)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Settling Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Settling Velocity-
  • Settling Velocity=(Flow Velocity*Depth)/LengthOpenImg
  • Settling Velocity=(Discharge/Base Surface Area)OpenImg
  • Settling Velocity=(Discharge/(Width*Depth))*(Ratio of Height to Length)OpenImg
Can the Settling Velocity given Discharge be negative?
No, the Settling Velocity given Discharge, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Settling Velocity given Discharge?
Settling Velocity given Discharge is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Settling Velocity given Discharge can be measured.
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