Question

Determine the dimensions (height, length, and width in ft) of a rectangular sedimentation basin with the following specifications – detention time: 4 hours, overflow rate: 700 gallons per day per ft2 , and length:width ratio of 3:1. The sedimentation basin is designed to take in 1.5 MGD.(Show Solution)

Answer 1

Dimensions of the rectangular sedimentation basin ;

H=15.60Ft

L=87.86Ft

B=29.28Ft