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If the settling velocity of a particle is 0.70 cm/s and the overflow rate of a horizontal flow clarifier is 0.8 cm/s, what percent of the particles are retained in the clarifier

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das

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Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.10P

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If the settling velocity of a particle is 0.70 cm/s and the overflow rate of a horizontal flow clarifier is 0.8 cm/s, what percent of the particles are retained in the clarifier?

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