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Recirculation Ratio is the ratio of the RAS pumping rate to influent flow rate. Check FAQs
α=QrQs
α - Recirculation Ratio?Qr - Recirculation Flow?Qs - Sewage Discharge?

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1.5Edit=15Edit10Edit
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Sludge Recirculation Ratio Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=QrQs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=15m³/s10m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=1510
LAST Step Evaluate
α=1.5

Sludge Recirculation Ratio 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 is the flow generated in recirculation tank collecting the primary treated effluent from a pretreatment component.
Symbol: Qr
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sewage Discharge
Sewage discharge is the flow rate of sewage when it is being discharged in the river.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Recirculation Ratio

​Go Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index
α=(SSVX')1000

Other formulas in Sludge Recirculation Ratio category

​Go Sludge Recirculation Rate given Sludge Recirculation Ratio
Qr'=αCs
​Go Sludge Recirculation Rate given MLSS and SVI
Qr'=Qs(X(106SVIs)-X)

How to Evaluate Sludge Recirculation Ratio?

Sludge Recirculation Ratio evaluator uses Recirculation Ratio = Recirculation Flow/Sewage Discharge to evaluate the Recirculation Ratio, The Sludge Recirculation Ratio formula is defined as the ratio of return sludge to sewage flow. It is also called return sludge ratio. Recirculation Ratio is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Sludge Recirculation Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sludge Recirculation Ratio, enter Recirculation Flow (Qr) & Sewage Discharge (Qs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sludge Recirculation Ratio

What is the formula to find Sludge Recirculation Ratio?
The formula of Sludge Recirculation Ratio is expressed as Recirculation Ratio = Recirculation Flow/Sewage Discharge. Here is an example- 1.5 = 15/10.
How to calculate Sludge Recirculation Ratio?
With Recirculation Flow (Qr) & Sewage Discharge (Qs) we can find Sludge Recirculation Ratio using the formula - Recirculation Ratio = Recirculation Flow/Sewage Discharge.
What are the other ways to Calculate Recirculation Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Recirculation Ratio-
  • Recirculation Ratio=(Settled Sludge Volume/Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids)*1000OpenImg
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