Q- A suspension of sand like particles in water with particles of diameter 0.10 mm and below is flowing into a settling tank at 0.10 m³/s. Assume g=9.81 m/s², specific gravity of particles=2.65, and kinematic viscosity of water=1.0105x102 cm²/s. Find the minimum surface area (in m²) required for this settling tank to remove particles of size 0.06 mm and above with 100% efficiency.

Q- A suspension of sand like particles in water with particles of diameter 0.10 mm and below is flowing into a settling tank at 0.10 m³/s. Assume g=9.81 m/s², specific gravity of particles=2.65, and kinematic viscosity of water=1.0105x102 cm²/s. Find the minimum surface area (in m²) required for this settling tank to remove particles of size 0.06 mm and above with 100% efficiency.

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