A settling tank having a depth of 3.5 m and surface area of 1000 m2 is used to remove particles of size 0.01 mm and specific gravity of 2.7. Calculate the removal percentage of the tank for a discharge of 7000 m3/d. Take viscosity of water as 10-3 kg/m.s.

A settling tank having a depth of 3.5 m and surface area of 1000 m2 is used to remove particles of size 0.01 mm and specific gravity of 2.7. Calculate the removal percentage of the tank for a discharge of 7000 m3/d. Take viscosity of water as 10-3 kg/m.s.

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