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Recirculation Ratio is the ratio of the RAS pumping rate to influent flow rate. Check FAQs
α=(SSVX')1000
α - Recirculation Ratio?SSV - Settled Sludge Volume?X' - Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids?

Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index Example

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1.5053Edit=(1.29Edit857Edit)1000
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Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=(SSVX')1000
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=(1.29mg/L857mg/L)1000
Next Step Convert Units
α=(0.0013kg/m³0.857kg/m³)1000
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=(0.00130.857)1000
Next Step Evaluate
α=1.50525087514586
LAST Step Rounding Answer
α=1.5053

Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index 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.
Settled Sludge Volume
Settled Sludge Volume is the volume of sludge that has settled out from wastewater during a treatment process, typically in a sedimentation tank or clarifier.
Symbol: SSV
Measurement: DensityUnit: mg/L
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids
Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids refers to the concentration of suspended solids in the mixed liquor of an aeration tank during the activated sludge process.
Symbol: X'
Measurement: DensityUnit: mg/L
Note: Value should be less than 6500.

Other Formulas to find Recirculation Ratio

​Go Sludge Recirculation Ratio
α=QrQs

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​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 given Sludge Volume Index?

Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index evaluator uses Recirculation Ratio = (Settled Sludge Volume/Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids)*1000 to evaluate the Recirculation Ratio, The Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index formula is defined as the calculation of sludge recirculation ratio when we have prior information of other parameters used. Recirculation Ratio is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index, enter Settled Sludge Volume (SSV) & Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (X') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index

What is the formula to find Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index?
The formula of Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index is expressed as Recirculation Ratio = (Settled Sludge Volume/Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids)*1000. Here is an example- 1.505251 = (0.00129/0.857)*1000.
How to calculate Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index?
With Settled Sludge Volume (SSV) & Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (X') we can find Sludge Recirculation Ratio given Sludge Volume Index using the formula - Recirculation Ratio = (Settled Sludge Volume/Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids)*1000.
What are the other ways to Calculate Recirculation Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Recirculation Ratio-
  • Recirculation Ratio=Recirculation Flow/Sewage DischargeOpenImg
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