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Width is the horizontal measurement or dimension of a structure, feature, or area. Check FAQs
w=TdLdQ
w - Width?Td - Detention Time?L - Length?d - Depth?Q - Discharge?

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Width of Tank given Detention Time Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
w=TdLdQ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
w=6.9s3.01m3m3m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
w=6.93.0133
Next Step Evaluate
w=2.29235880398671m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
w=2.2924m

Width of Tank given Detention Time Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Detention Time
Detention Time is the length of time the water is retained in a vessel or basin.
Symbol: Td
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length
Length is the measurement or extent of something from end to end.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Width

​Go Width of Tank given Flow Velocity
w=(QvVfd)
​Go Width of Tank given Settling Velocity
w=(QsvsL)
​Go Width of Tank given Height to Length Ratio
w=(Qvsd)(HL)
​Go Width of Tank given Overflow Rate
w=(QSORL)

How to Evaluate Width of Tank given Detention Time?

Width of Tank given Detention Time evaluator uses Width = Detention Time/((Length*Depth)/Discharge) to evaluate the Width, The Width of Tank given Detention Time formula is defined as the value of the horizontal dimension of a tank or reservoir, considering detention time. Width is denoted by w symbol.

How to evaluate Width of Tank given Detention Time using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Width of Tank given Detention Time, enter Detention Time (Td), Length (L), Depth (d) & Discharge (Q) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Width of Tank given Detention Time

What is the formula to find Width of Tank given Detention Time?
The formula of Width of Tank given Detention Time is expressed as Width = Detention Time/((Length*Depth)/Discharge). Here is an example- 55.81395 = 6.9/((3.01*3)/3).
How to calculate Width of Tank given Detention Time?
With Detention Time (Td), Length (L), Depth (d) & Discharge (Q) we can find Width of Tank given Detention Time using the formula - Width = Detention Time/((Length*Depth)/Discharge).
What are the other ways to Calculate Width?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Width-
  • Width=(Discharge entering Basin given Flow Velocity/(Flow Velocity*Depth))OpenImg
  • Width=(Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Settling Velocity*Length))OpenImg
  • Width=(Discharge/(Settling Velocity*Depth))*(Ratio of Height to Length)OpenImg
Can the Width of Tank given Detention Time be negative?
Yes, the Width of Tank given Detention Time, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Width of Tank given Detention Time?
Width of Tank given Detention Time is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Width of Tank given Detention Time can be measured.
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