Flocculent Settling in Quiescent Systems
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 1
Abstract
The development of an empirical equation for description of the distribution of flocculent solids in quiescent settling columns is described. The equation is predicated on observations made in the course of concentrationdepth‐time analyses of settling data for flocculent and nonflocculent solids in quiescent and agitated settling columns. The validity of the equation is verified by its application to ten different quiescent flocculent settling studies involving several sewages and natural lake and river suspensions.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 1 • February 1984
Pages: 174 - 189
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Feb 1, 1984
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