A secondary clarifier handles a total flow of 9600 m3 /d from a the ae...
To design the secondary clarifier, we need to calculate the required area.
The solid flux is given as 3.2 kg/m^2. This means that for every square meter of the clarifier surface, 3.2 kg of solids should be collected per day.
We know that the total flow is 9600 m^3/d. To calculate the required area, we need to convert this flow rate to a surface area using the solid flux.
First, let's convert the flow rate from m^3/d to L/d:
9600 m^3/d = 9600 * 1000 L/d = 9,600,000 L/d
Next, let's calculate the mass of solids in the flow from the aeration tank:
Mass of solids = flow rate * concentration
Mass of solids = 9,600,000 L/d * 3000 mg/L = 28,800,000,000 mg/d
Now, let's calculate the required area:
Area = mass of solids / solid flux
Area = 28,800,000,000 mg/d / 3.2 kg/m^2 = 9,000,000,000 mg/m^2 / 3.2 kg/m^2 = 2,812,500,000 m^2
Therefore, the secondary clarifier should be designed with an area of approximately 2,812,500,000 m^2 to achieve a solid flux of 3.2 kg/m^2.