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Width is the horizontal measurement or dimension of a structure, feature, or area. Check FAQs
w=(QsvsL)
w - Width?Qs - Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity?vs - Settling Velocity?L - Length?

Width of Tank given Settling Velocity Example

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Here is how the Width of Tank given Settling Velocity equation looks like.

2.2899Edit=(10.339Edit1.5Edit3.01Edit)
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Width of Tank given Settling Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
w=(QsvsL)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
w=(10.339m³/s1.5m/s3.01m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
w=(10.3391.53.01)
Next Step Evaluate
w=2.28992248062016m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
w=2.2899m

Width of Tank given Settling Velocity 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.
Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity
Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity is the volumetric flow rate of water that enters a sedimentation basin, calculated based on the settling velocity.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Settling Velocity
Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid.
Symbol: vs
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/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.

Other Formulas to find Width

​Go Width of Tank given Height to Length Ratio
w=(Qvsd)(HL)
​Go Width of Tank given Overflow Rate
w=(QSORL)

Other formulas in Width of Tank category

​Go Overflow Rate given Discharge
SOR=QwL
​Go Rate of Flow given Detention Time
qflow=(VTd)
​Go Volume of Tank given Detention Time
V=Tdqflow
​Go Cross-section Area of Tank with known Velocity of Flow of Water
Acs=QVw

How to Evaluate Width of Tank given Settling Velocity?

Width of Tank given Settling Velocity evaluator uses Width = (Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Settling Velocity*Length)) to evaluate the Width, The Width of Tank given Settling Velocity formula is defined as the horizontal dimension of a tank or reservoir, considering the settling velocity. Width is denoted by w symbol.

How to evaluate Width of Tank given Settling Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Width of Tank given Settling Velocity, enter Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity (Qs), Settling Velocity (vs) & Length (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Width of Tank given Settling Velocity

What is the formula to find Width of Tank given Settling Velocity?
The formula of Width of Tank given Settling Velocity is expressed as Width = (Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Settling Velocity*Length)). Here is an example- 2.289922 = (10.339/(1.5*3.01)).
How to calculate Width of Tank given Settling Velocity?
With Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity (Qs), Settling Velocity (vs) & Length (L) we can find Width of Tank given Settling Velocity using the formula - Width = (Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Settling Velocity*Length)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Width?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Width-
  • Width=(Discharge/(Settling Velocity*Depth))*(Ratio of Height to Length)OpenImg
  • Width=(Discharge/(Overflow Rate*Length))OpenImg
Can the Width of Tank given Settling Velocity be negative?
Yes, the Width of Tank given Settling Velocity, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Width of Tank given Settling Velocity?
Width of Tank given Settling Velocity 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 Settling Velocity can be measured.
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