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The purpose of the inlet and exit tank program is to determine the dimensions of the weir tanks attached to the inlet and exit channels, to calculate the dimensions of the circular ports in the tanks that deliver water from the channels to the waste and distribution system, and to configure the design for the distribution and waste system which includes a drainage channel running along the inlet channel side of the sedimentation tank.
The Inlet Weir Tank
Sometimes it is necessary to shut off the flow of water into the sedimentation tank in order to clean it, make repairs or alterations, or to close it off if the plant is producing an excess of treated water. For this purpose, the inlet weir tank is needed to funnel the excess water to the waste system. The functionality of the tank allows for the sedimentation tank to be shut off, while leaving the rest of the components of the plant unaffected.
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