Determine the dimensions of a rapid-mixing basin to process 12,000 m³/d of water. The basin will be square and the depth is assumed to be 1.5 times the width. Use a detention time of 30 s and velocity gradient of 700 s¹. The average minimum sustained temperature is 15°C and the absolute viscosity is 1.139 × 10-³ kg/(m.s). Two rapid-mixing basins will be constructed with each having the capacity to process the entire flow. Determine the following: a. Dimensions of L, W, and D (m). b. Power input (W).

Determine the dimensions of a rapid-mixing basin to process 12,000 m³/d of water. The basin will be square and the depth is assumed to be 1.5 times the width. Use a detention time of 30 s and velocity gradient of 700 s¹. The average minimum sustained temperature is 15°C and the absolute viscosity is 1.139 × 10-³ kg/(m.s). Two rapid-mixing basins will be constructed with each having the capacity to process the entire flow. Determine the following: a. Dimensions of L, W, and D (m). b. Power input (W).

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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