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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=(QpSl)
SA - Surface Area?Qp - Peak Discharge?Sl - Surface Loading Rate?

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4.0188Edit=(37.5Edit0.108Edit)
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Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
SA=(QpSl)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
SA=(37.5MLD0.108kg/s*m²)
Next Step Convert Units
SA=(0.434m³/s0.108kg/s*m²)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
SA=(0.4340.108)
Next Step Evaluate
SA=4.01877572016461
LAST Step Rounding Answer
SA=4.0188

Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank 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.
Peak Discharge
Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: MLD
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Surface Loading Rate
Surface Loading Rate is the volume of liquid applied per unit surface area of a treatment process, such as a clarifier.
Symbol: Sl
Measurement: Solid Loading RateUnit: kg/s*m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Surface Area

​Go Surface Area given Solid Loading Rate
SA=SmaxSLr
​Go Total Settling Tank Surface Area given Actual Solid Loading Rate
SA=SpSLr

Other formulas in Design of a Circular Settling Tank category

​Go Peak Discharge given Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank
Qp=(SASl)
​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 of Circular Settling Tank?

Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank evaluator uses Surface Area = (Peak Discharge/Surface Loading Rate) to evaluate the Surface Area, The Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank is defined as the total area encompassing the outer surface of the tank, including the base and sidewalls, typically measured in square meters (m²). Surface Area is denoted by SA symbol.

How to evaluate Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank, enter Peak Discharge (Qp) & Surface Loading Rate (Sl) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank

What is the formula to find Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank?
The formula of Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank is expressed as Surface Area = (Peak Discharge/Surface Loading Rate). Here is an example- 4.340278 = (0.434027777777778/0.108).
How to calculate Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank?
With Peak Discharge (Qp) & Surface Loading Rate (Sl) we can find Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank using the formula - Surface Area = (Peak Discharge/Surface Loading Rate).
What are the other ways to Calculate Surface Area?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Surface Area-
  • Surface Area=Maximum Solids/Solid Loading RateOpenImg
  • Surface Area=Solid Processed/Solid Loading RateOpenImg
Can the Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank be negative?
No, the Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank?
Surface Area of Circular Settling Tank 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 of Circular Settling Tank can be measured.
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