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This analysis was for both a tube and plate settler. Although tube settlers are used in the lab, plate settlers are used in the Honduras plants. Therefore, a model that takes into account the differences between the two apparatuses must be developed. (State what you hope to accomplish with this analysis. What parameters are important? How will this help you when running experiments?)With an accurate way to model floc roll up in a tube or plate settler, we can predict when floc roll up will happen given a set of conditions. This can help us optimize the plate settler spacing in order to prevent floc roll up from occuring.
Laminar Flow Profile
Calculation of Ratio of Settling Velocity to Particle Velocity
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Plate Settler Spacing
Recommendations
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