DESIGN OF CLARIFIER

No. of Clarifier = 1
Flow, m3/d = 240

Overflow rate, m3/m2/d = 18

Surface area of clarifier, m2 = 13.333

Diameter of clarifier, m = 4.1 Say 3.5

Depth of clarifier, m = 2.5-4.5 Say 3
Volume of clarifier, m3 = 29
Detention time, hrs. = 2.90 O.K.

Check for solids loading rate

Solids loading rate, Kg/m2/d 100

Solids concentration in influent to clarifier, mg/l = 3000
Total solids applied on clarifier, kg/day
a) at average flow = 720
Solids loading rate, Kg/m2/d
a) at average flow = 74.87 O.K.

Check for weir loading rate

Weir loading rate allowed, m3/m/d = 185

Actual weir loading rate, m3/m/d = 21.84 O.K.