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These values are found using the following equations:
Velocity Gradient
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Residence Time
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The high G value and long residence time helps create the large amount of flocs needed for the initial formation of the floc blanket. The flow rate through the flocculator (545 mL/min) is separated into two equal flows of 272 mL/min, based on the maximum flow through the peristaltic pumps.
Based on the allowable space in the settling column the floc blanket height will be 50 cm.
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