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The settling velocity of the particles larger than 0.06 mm in a settling tank of depth 2.4 is 0.33 m per sec. The detention period recommended for the tank, is

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Arnab Sur
Arnab Sur 8 years ago
D.T = depth of tank / Vs of partical.
= 2.4m and .33 mm/s velocity,
( it's not .33 m )
= 2400/.33.
= 7272.72sec.
= 2 hour.
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