Detention Time
t = V / Q
What it means
How long a tank holds liquid before it moves on - the budget for disinfection, settling and reactions.
Variables
- t = Detention time (min or h)
- V = Tank volume (m³)
- Q = Flow rate (m³/h)
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Detention Time Calculator
How long a tank holds its volume at a given flow - the budget for disinfection and settling.
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