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Surface Area is the horizontal area available for sedimentation, impacting the tank's capacity to separate solids, typically measured in square meters (m²). Check FAQs
SA=SmaxSLr
SA - Surface Area?Smax - Maximum Solids?SLr - Solid Loading Rate?

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Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
SA=SmaxSLr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
SA=80kg/d20kg/d*m²
Next Step Convert Units
SA=0.0009kg/s0.0002kg/s*m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
SA=0.00090.0002
Next Step Evaluate
SA=4.00000000000001
LAST Step Rounding Answer
SA=4

Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate Formula Elements

Variables
Surface Area
Surface Area is the horizontal area available for sedimentation, impacting the tank's capacity to separate solids, typically measured in square meters (m²).
Symbol: SA
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Solids
Maximum Solids refer to the highest concentration of suspended particulates in a given system, such as a wastewater treatment tank.
Symbol: Smax
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Solid Loading Rate
Solid Loading Rate is the amount of solids applied per unit area of a treatment process, such as a clarifier, typically measured in kilograms per square meter per day (kg/m²/day).
Symbol: SLr
Measurement: Solid Loading RateUnit: kg/d*m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Surface Area

​Go Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank
SA=(QpSl)
​Go Total Settling Tank Surface Area given Actual Solid Loading Rate
SA=SpSLr

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​Go Peak Discharge given Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank
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​Go Design Surface Loading Rate given Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank
Sl=(QpSA)
​Go Peak Discharge in Circular Settling Tanks
Qp=Qdf
​Go Average Daily Load using Peak Discharge in Circular Settling Tanks
Qd=(Qpf)

How to Evaluate Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate?

Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate evaluator uses Surface Area = Maximum Solids/Solid Loading Rate to evaluate the Surface Area, The Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate is defined as the area of the tank's surface needed to accommodate the specified solid loading rate, typically measured in square meters (m²). Surface Area is denoted by SA symbol.

How to evaluate Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate, enter Maximum Solids (Smax) & Solid Loading Rate (SLr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate

What is the formula to find Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate?
The formula of Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate is expressed as Surface Area = Maximum Solids/Solid Loading Rate. Here is an example- 4.5 = 0.000925925925925926/0.000231481481481481.
How to calculate Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate?
With Maximum Solids (Smax) & Solid Loading Rate (SLr) we can find Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate using the formula - Surface Area = Maximum Solids/Solid Loading Rate.
What are the other ways to Calculate Surface Area?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Surface Area-
  • Surface Area=(Peak Discharge/Surface Loading Rate)OpenImg
  • Surface Area=Solid Processed/Solid Loading RateOpenImg
Can the Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate be negative?
No, the Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate?
Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate can be measured.
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