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Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid. Check FAQs
vs=(Qwd)(HL)
vs - Settling Velocity?Q - Discharge?w - Width?d - Depth?HL - Ratio of Height to Length?

Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio Example

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Here is how the Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio equation looks like.

1.5066Edit=(3Edit2.29Edit3Edit)(3.45Edit)
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Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
vs=(Qwd)(HL)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vs=(3m³/s2.29m3m)(3.45)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vs=(32.293)(3.45)
Next Step Evaluate
vs=1.50655021834061m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vs=1.5066m/s

Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio 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
Discharge is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
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.
Depth
Depth is the vertical distance from the surface of a reference point, such as the ground or water surface, to a specific point or feature below.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ratio of Height to Length
Ratio of Height to Length is defined as the ratio of height of sedimentation tank to length of sedimentation tank.
Symbol: HL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Settling Velocity

​Go Settling Velocity given Length of Tank
vs=VfdL
​Go Settling Velocity given Discharge
vs=(QswL)
​Go Settling Velocity given Plan Area
vs=(QSABase)
​Go Settling Velocity of Particular Sized Particle
vs=70Qs100wL

How to Evaluate Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio?

Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio evaluator uses Settling Velocity = (Discharge/(Width*Depth))*(Ratio of Height to Length) to evaluate the Settling Velocity, The Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio formula is defined as the rate at which particles settle out of a fluid, such as water. The "Height to Length Ratio" can play a significant role in determining this settling velocity. Settling Velocity is denoted by vs symbol.

How to evaluate Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio, enter Discharge (Q), Width (w), Depth (d) & Ratio of Height to Length (HL) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio

What is the formula to find Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio?
The formula of Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio is expressed as Settling Velocity = (Discharge/(Width*Depth))*(Ratio of Height to Length). Here is an example- 1.50655 = (3/(2.29*3))*(3.45).
How to calculate Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio?
With Discharge (Q), Width (w), Depth (d) & Ratio of Height to Length (HL) we can find Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio using the formula - Settling Velocity = (Discharge/(Width*Depth))*(Ratio of Height to 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 entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Width*Length))OpenImg
  • Settling Velocity=(Discharge/Base Surface Area)OpenImg
Can the Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio be negative?
No, the Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio?
Settling Velocity given Height to Length Ratio 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 Height to Length Ratio can be measured.
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