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Wastewater Math Concepts Book 2
Intermediate Level Problems
Table of Contents
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Flow Problems 1
Grit Channel Problems 4
Sedimentation Basin, Tank, and Clarifier Problems
Detention Time 10
Surface Loading Rate 12
Weir Overflow Rate 15
Solids Loading 18
Trickling Filter Problems
Hydraulic Loading 21
Organic Loading 24
Removal Efficiency 27
Rotating Biological Contactors
Hydraulic Loading 30
Organic Loading 33
Activated Sludge Problems
Sludge Volume Index (SVI) 36
Pounds of Solids in Aeration Basin 39
Pounds of BOD Applied to Aeration Basin 42
Sludge Age 45
Pond Problems
Detention Time 48
Population Loading 51
Hydraulic Loading 54
Organic Loading 57
Chlorination Problems
Residual 60
Chlorinator Setting 62
Chemical Dose Problems
Polymer dose 64
Feed Pump Calibration and Setting 72
Blueprints 80
Final Exam 84
EQUIVALENTS AND FORMULAS
EQUIVALENTS 1 acre = 43,560 square feet
1 cubic foot of water = 7.48 gallons 1 gallon of water = 8.34
pounds
1 day = 1,440 minutes = 86,400 seconds
1 million gallons/day = 694 gallons/minute = 1.547 cubic feet/second = 3.069 acre-feet/day
1% = l0,000 mg/L π = 3.14
1 inch of mercury = 1.133 feet of water 1 pound/square inch = 2.31 feet of
water
I HP = 0.746 Kw = 550 ft-lb/sec = 33,000 ft-lb/min
FORMULAS Area of rectangle = Length x Width
Area of circle = π x Diameter2 = 0.785 x Diameter
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Volume of rectangular or circular tank with uniform depth = Area x Depth
Volume of cone = 1/3 x Base Area x Depth
Circumference = π x Diameter
Velocity = Distance Flow = Velocity x Area
Time
Detention time = Volume
Flow
Pounds/day = 8.34 x Flow, mgd x Concentration, mg/L
F/M = Pounds of BOD or COD applied per day
Pounds of MLVSS under aeration
MCRT = Pounds of MLSS in secondary system (aeration tank + clarifier)
Pounds of MLSS leaving secondary system per day (effluent + WAS)
Water HP = Flow, gpm x Total Head, ft
3960 gpm-ft
HP
Brake HP = Power to electric motor x Motor efficiency
Volatile Solids Reduction, % = In – Out x 100%
In - (In x Out)
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Flow Problems
Convert between gpm and MGD:
1. 850 gpm = _____________ MGD
2. 1200 gpm = _____________ MGD
3. 775 gpm = _____________ MGD
4. 350 gpm = _____________ MGD
5. 1150 gpm = _____________ MGD
6. 1525 gpm = _____________ MGD
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Convert between MGD and CFS:
7. 2.3 MGD = _____________ CFS
8. 8.5 MGD = _____________ CFS
9. 17 MGD = _____________ CFS
10. 4.3 MGD = _____________ CFS
11. 9.7 MGD = _____________ CFS
12. 3.2 MGD = _____________ CFS
Grit Channel Problems
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Grit Channel Problems
1. Estimate the velocity in feet/second of wastewater flowing through a grit channel
if a stick travels 18 feet in 43 seconds.
2. Estimate the velocity in feet/second of wastewater flowing through a grit channel
if a stick travels 60 feet in 30 seconds.
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3. Estimate the velocity in feet/second of wastewater flowing through a grit channel
if a stick travels 120 feet in 2 minutes.
4. Estimate the velocity in feet/second of wastewater flowing through a grit channel
if a stick travels 25 feet in 15 seconds.
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5. Estimate the velocity in feet/second of wastewater flowing through a grit channel
if a stick travels 43 feet in 10 seconds.
6. Estimate the velocity in feet/second of wastewater flowing through a grit channel
if a stick travels 30 feet in 1 minute.
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7. A grit channel removed 2.9 cubic feet of grit during a 24 hour period when total
flow was 0.7 MGD. How many cubic feet of grit are removed per million
gallons?
8. A grit channel removed 4 cubic feet of grit during a 24 hour period when total
flow was 1.8 MGD. How many cubic feet of grit are removed per million
gallons?
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9. A grit channel removed 5.2 cubic feet of grit during a 24 hour period when total
flow was 2.8 MGD. How many cubic feet of grit are removed per million
gallons?
10. A grit channel removed 4.5 cubic feet of grit during a 24 hour period when total
flow was 10 MGD. How many cubic feet of grit are removed per million gallons?
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11. A grit channel removed 6.4 cubic feet of grit during a 24 hour period when total
flow was 1.6 MGD. How many cubic feet of grit are removed per million
gallons?
12. A grit channel removed 1.6 cubic feet of grit during a 24 hour period when total
flow was 1 MGD. How many cubic feet of grit are removed per million gallons?
Clarifier Problems
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Clarifier Problems
Detention time
1. A round clarifier handles a flow of 1 MGD and suspended solids of 3,400 mg/L.
The clarifier is 52 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. Find the clarifier
detention time in hours.
2. A round clarifier handles a flow of 2.9 MGD and suspended solids of 3,400 mg/L.
The clarifier is 60 feet in diameter and has a depth of 12 feet. Find the clarifier
detention time in hours.
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3. A round clarifier handles a flow of 0.75 MGD and suspended solids of 3,200
mg/L. The clarifier is 48 feet in diameter and has a depth of 10 feet. Find the
clarifier detention time in hours.
4. A round clarifier handles a flow of 5.0 MGD and suspended solids of 3,800 mg/L.
The clarifier is 40 feet in diameter and has a depth of 15 feet. Find the clarifier
detention time in hours.
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5. A round clarifier handles a flow of 10.2 MGD and suspended solids of 3,000
mg/L. The clarifier is 60 feet in diameter and has a depth of 18 feet. Find the
clarifier detention time in hours.
Surface Loading Rate
1. A round clarifier handles a flow of 1 MGD and suspended solids of 3,400 mg/L.
The clarifier is 52 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. Find the surface
loading rate in GPD/ft2.
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2. A round clarifier handles a flow of 3.0 MGD and suspended solids of 3,400 mg/L.
The clarifier is 45 feet in diameter and has a depth of 10 feet. Find the surface
loading rate in GPD/ft2.
3. A round clarifier handles a flow of 2.5 MGD and suspended solids of 3,700 mg/L.
The clarifier is 32 feet in diameter and has a depth of 14 feet. Find the surface
loading rate in GPD/ft2.
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4. A round clarifier handles a flow of 10 MGD and suspended solids of 3,200 mg/L.
The clarifier is 40 feet in diameter and has a depth of 12 feet. Find the surface
loading rate in GPD/ft2.
5. A round clarifier handles a flow of 1.8 MGD and suspended solids of 2,600 mg/L.
The clarifier is 30 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. Find the surface
loading rate in GPD/ft2.
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Weir Overflow Rate
1. A round clarifier handles a flow of 1 MGD and suspended solids of 3,400 mg/L.
The clarifier is 52 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. What is the weir
overflow rate?
2. A round clarifier handles a flow of 10.2 MGD and suspended solids of 3,000
mg/L. The clarifier is 60 feet in diameter and has a depth of 18 feet. Find the
clarifier detention time in hours.
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3. A round clarifier handles a flow of 1.5 MGD and suspended solids of 3,600 mg/L.
The clarifier is 60 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. What is the weir
overflow rate?
4. A round clarifier handles a flow of 2.8 MGD and suspended solids of 3,600 mg/L.
The clarifier is 40 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. What is the weir
overflow rate?
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5. A round clarifier handles a flow of 5 MGD and suspended solids of 3,600 mg/L.
The clarifier is 45 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. What is the weir
overflow rate?
6. A round clarifier handles a flow of 7.4 MGD and suspended solids of 3,600 mg/L.
The clarifier is 55 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. What is the weir
overflow rate?
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Solids Loading
1. A round clarifier handles a flow of 1 MGD and suspended solids of 3,400 mg/L.
The clarifier is 52 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. Find the solids
loading in this clarifier in lb/day/sq. ft.
2. A round clarifier handles a flow of 2.9 MGD and suspended solids of 3,400 mg/L.
The clarifier is 50 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. Find the solids
loading in this clarifier in lb/day/sq. ft.
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3. A round clarifier handles a flow of 0.75 MGD and suspended solids of 3,200
mg/L. The clarifier is 48 feet in diameter and has a depth of 10 feet. Find the
solids loading in this clarifier in lb/day/sq. ft.
4. A round clarifier handles a flow of 5.0 MGD and suspended solids of 3,800 mg/L.
The clarifier is 40 feet in diameter and has a depth of 15 feet. Find the solids
loading in this clarifier in lb/day/sq. ft.
Clarifier Problems
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5. A round clarifier handles a flow of 10.2 MGD and suspended solids of 3,000
mg/L. The clarifier is 60 feet in diameter and has a depth of 18 feet. Find the
solids loading in this clarifier in lb/day/sq. ft.
6. A round clarifier handles a flow of 7 MGD and suspended solids of 3,100 mg/L.
The clarifier is 45 feet in diameter and has a depth of 10 feet. Find the solids
loading in this clarifier in lb/day/sq. ft.
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Trickling Filter Problems
Hydraulic loading
1. A flow of 1.5 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 48 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 130 mg/L. Calculate the Hydraulic loading on
the filter in gpd/ft2.
2. A flow of 5 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 60 foot diameter and 10
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 130 mg/L. Calculate the Hydraulic loading on
the filter in gpd/ft2
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3. A flow of 3 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 55 foot diameter and 6 foot
depth. The incoming BOD is 140 mg/L. Calculate the Hydraulic loading on the
filter in gpd/ft2.
4. A flow of 2.5MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 44 foot diameter and 8
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 125 mg/L. Calculate the Hydraulic loading on
the filter in gpd/ft2.
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5. A flow of 6.5 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 48 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 135 mg/L. Calculate the Hydraulic loading on
the filter in gpd/ft2.
6. A flow of 1.8 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 50 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 130 mg/L. Calculate the Hydraulic loading on
the filter in gpd/ft2
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Trickling Filter Problems
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Organic Loading
1. A flow of 1.5 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 48 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 130 mg/L. Calculate the Organic loading on
the filter in lb/day/1,000 ft3 of media.
2. A flow of 5 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 60 foot diameter and 10
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 130 mg/L. Calculate the Organic loading on
the filter in lb/day/1,000 ft3 of media.
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3. A flow of 3 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 55 foot diameter and 6 foot
depth. The incoming BOD is 140 mg/L. Calculate the Organic loading on the
filter in lb/day/1,000 ft3 of media.
4. A flow of 2.5MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 44 foot diameter and 8
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 125 mg/L. Calculate the Organic loading on
the filter in lb/day/1,000 ft3 of media.
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5. A flow of 6.5 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 48 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 135 mg/L. Calculate the Organic loading on
the filter in lb/day/1,000 ft3 of media.
6. A flow of 1.8 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 50 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 130 mg/L. Calculate the Organic loading on
the filter in lb/day/1,000 ft3 of media.
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Removal Efficiency
1. The influent BOD of a trickling filter is 260 mg/L and the effluent BOD is 20
mg/L. What is the removal efficiency of this trickling filter?
2. The influent BOD of a trickling filter is 250 mg/L and the effluent BOD is 20
mg/L. What is the removal efficiency of this trickling filter?
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3. The influent BOD of a trickling filter is 240 mg/L and the effluent BOD is 30
mg/L. What is the removal efficiency of this trickling filter?
4. The influent BOD of a trickling filter is 230 mg/L and the effluent BOD is 20
mg/L. What is the removal efficiency of this trickling filter?
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5. The influent BOD of a trickling filter is 280 mg/L and the effluent BOD is 10
mg/L. What is the removal efficiency of this trickling filter?
6. The influent BOD of a trickling filter is 220 mg/L and the effluent BOD is 10
mg/L. What is the removal efficiency of this trickling filter?
RBC Problems
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RBC Problems
Hydraulic Loading
1. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 1.2 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 350,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 180 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 200 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Find the hydraulic loading in gpd/ft2.
2. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 2.2 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 700,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 190 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 220 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Find the hydraulic loading in gpd/ft2.
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3. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 4 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 800,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 180 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 220 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Find the hydraulic loading in gpd/ft2.
4. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 7.2 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 970,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 200 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 230 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Find the hydraulic loading in gpd/ft2.
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5. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 3 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 600,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 170 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 210 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Find the hydraulic loading in gpd/ft2.
6. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 1 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 400,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 190 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 200 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Find the hydraulic loading in gpd/ft2.
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Organic Loading
1. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 1.2 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 350,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 180 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 200 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Calculate the Organic loading in lb/day/1,000ft2 of media surface.
2. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 2.2 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 700,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 190 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 220 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Calculate the Organic loading in lb/day/1,000ft2 of media surface.
RBC Problems
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3. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 4 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 800,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 180 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 220 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Calculate the Organic loading in lb/day/1,000ft2 of media surface.
4. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 7.2 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 970,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 200 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 230 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Calculate the Organic loading in lb/day/1,000ft2 of media surface.
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5. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 3 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 600,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 170 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 210 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Calculate the Organic loading in lb/day/1,000ft2 of media surface.
6. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 1 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 400,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 190 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 200 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Calculate the Organic loading in lb/day/1,000ft2 of media surface.
Activated Sludge Problems
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Activated Sludge Problems
Sludge Volume Index (SVI)
1. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 76%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
30 minute Settleable Solids 190 ml/L
What is the Sludge Volume Index?
2. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1 MG.
MLSS 1800 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 72%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 4 MGD
30 minute Settleable Solids 180 ml/L
What is the Sludge Volume Index?
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3. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.4 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 70%
Primary effluent BOD 120 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 6 MGD
30 minute Settleable Solids 170 ml/L
What is the Sludge Volume Index?
4. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.5 MG.
MLSS 2000 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 80%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 5.5 MGD
30 minute Settleable Solids 190 ml/L
What is the Sludge Volume Index?
Activated Sludge Problems
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5. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.5 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 71%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
30 minute Settleable Solids 160 ml/L
What is the Sludge Volume Index?
6. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.6 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 75%
Primary effluent BOD 150 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 7.2 MGD
30 minute Settleable Solids 210 ml/L
What is the Sludge Volume Index?
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Pounds of Solids in Aeration Basin
1. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 76%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
How many pounds of solids are in the aeration basin?
2. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1 MG.
MLSS 1800 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 72%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 4 MGD
How many pounds of solids are in the aeration basin?
Activated Sludge Problems
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3. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.4 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 70%
Primary effluent BOD 120 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 6 MGD
How many pounds of solids are in the aeration basin?
4. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.5 MG.
MLSS 2000 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 80%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 5.5 MGD
How many pounds of solids are in the aeration basin?
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5. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.5 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 71%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
How many pounds of solids are in the aeration basin?
6. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.6 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 75%
Primary effluent BOD 150 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 7.2 MGD
How many pounds of solids are in the aeration basin?
Activated Sludge Problems
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Pounds of BOD Applied to the Aeration Basin Each Day
1. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 76%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
Calculate the lb/day of BOD applied to the aeration basin.
2. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1 MG.
MLSS 1800 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 72%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 4 MGD
Calculate the lb/day of BOD applied to the aeration basin.
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3. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.4 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 70%
Primary effluent BOD 120 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 6 MGD
Calculate the lb/day of BOD applied to the aeration basin.
4. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.5 MG.
MLSS 2000 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 80%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 5.5 MGD
Calculate the lb/day of BOD applied to the aeration basin.
Activated Sludge Problems
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5. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.5 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 71%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
Calculate the lb/day of BOD applied to the aeration basin.
6. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.6 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 75%
Primary effluent BOD 150 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 7.2 MGD
Calculate the lb/day of BOD applied to the aeration basin.
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Sludge Age
1. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 76%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
Calculate the sludge age in days.
2. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1 MG.
MLSS 1800 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 72%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 4 MGD
Calculate the sludge age in days.
Activated Sludge Problems
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3. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.4 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 70%
Primary effluent BOD 120 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 6 MGD
Calculate the sludge age in days.
4. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.5 MG.
MLSS 2000 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 80%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 5.5 MGD
Calculate the sludge age in days.
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5. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.5 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 71%
Primary effluent BOD 140 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 110 mg/L
Plant flow 2.1 MGD
Calculate the sludge age in days.
6. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 1.6 MG.
MLSS 1700 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 75%
Primary effluent BOD 150 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 7.2 MGD
Calculate the sludge age in days.
Pond Problems
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Pond Problems
Detention Time
1. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 500 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.4 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,500 people.
Calculate the detention time in days.
2. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 400 feet.
The average width is 300 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.45 MGD.
BOD in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,000 people.
Calculate the detention time in days.
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3. The treatment pond is 6 feet deep and has an average length of 600 feet.
The average width is 450 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.8 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 140 mg/L. The treatment pond services 8,000 people.
Calculate the detention time in days.
4. The treatment pond is 4.5 feet deep and has an average length of 700 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.5 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 9,500 people.
Calculate the detention time in days.
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5. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 650 feet.
The average width is 380 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.7 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 6,500 people.
Calculate the detention time in days.
6. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 550 feet.
The average width is 480 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.6 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 7,500 people.
Calculate the detention time in days.
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Population Loading
1. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 400 feet.
The average width is 300 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.45 MGD.
BOD in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,000 people.
Calculate the population loading in persons/acre.
2. The treatment pond is 6 feet deep and has an average length of 600 feet.
The average width is 450 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.8 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 140 mg/L. The treatment pond services 8,000 people.
Calculate the population loading in persons/acre.
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3. The treatment pond is 4.5 feet deep and has an average length of 700 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.5 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 9,500 people.
Calculate the population loading in persons/acre.
4. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 650 feet.
The average width is 380 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.7 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 6,500 people.
Calculate the population loading in persons/acre.
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5. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 550 feet.
The average width is 480 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.6 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 7,500 people.
Calculate the population loading in persons/acre.
6. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 500 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.4 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,500 people.
Calculate the population loading in persons/acre.
Pond Problems
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Hydraulic loading
1. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 500 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.4 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,500 people.
Calculate the hydraulic loading in inches per day.
2. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 400 feet.
The average width is 300 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.45 MGD.
BOD in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,000 people.
Calculate the hydraulic loading in inches per day.
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3. The treatment pond is 6 feet deep and has an average length of 600 feet.
The average width is 450 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.8 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 140 mg/L. The treatment pond services 8,000 people.
Calculate the hydraulic loading in inches per day.
4. The treatment pond is 4.5 feet deep and has an average length of 700 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.5 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 9,500 people.
Calculate the hydraulic loading in inches per day.
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5. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 650 feet.
The average width is 380 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.7 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 6,500 people.
Calculate the hydraulic loading in inches per day.
6. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 550 feet.
The average width is 480 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.6 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 7,500 people.
Calculate the hydraulic loading in inches per day.
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Organic Loading
1. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 500 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.4 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,500 people.
Calculate the organic loading on the pond in lb BOD/day/acre.
2. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 400 feet.
The average width is 300 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.45 MGD.
BOD in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,000 people.
Calculate the organic loading on the pond in lb BOD/day/acre.
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3. The treatment pond is 6 feet deep and has an average length of 600 feet.
The average width is 450 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.8 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 140 mg/L. The treatment pond services 8,000 people.
Calculate the organic loading on the pond in lb BOD/day/acre.
4. The treatment pond is 4.5 feet deep and has an average length of 700 feet.
The average width is 350 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.5 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 9,500 people.
Calculate the organic loading on the pond in lb BOD/day/acre.
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5. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 650 feet.
The average width is 380 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.7 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 6,500 people.
Calculate the organic loading on the pond in lb BOD/day/acre.
6. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 550 feet.
The average width is 480 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.6 MGD. BOD
in the pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 7,500 people.
Calculate the organic loading on the pond in lb BOD/day/acre.
Disinfection Problems
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Disinfection Problems
Residual
1. Find the chlorine demand of an effluent if the chlorine dose is 8.6 mg/L and the
residual is 1.3 mg/L
2. Find the chlorine demand of an effluent if the chlorine dose is 9.2 mg/L and the
residual is 1.5 mg/L
3. Find the chlorine demand of an effluent if the chlorine dose is 8.0 mg/L and the
residual is 1.2 mg/L
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4. Find the chlorine demand of an effluent if the chlorine dose is 7.6 mg/L and the
residual is 1.4 mg/L
5. Find the chlorine demand of an effluent if the chlorine dose is 6.5 mg/L and the
residual is 1.0 mg/L
6. Find the chlorine demand of an effluent if the chlorine dose is 10.2 mg/L and the
residual is 0.9 mg/L
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Chlorinator Setting (lb/day)
1. In order to maintain a satisfactory chlorine residual, the chlorine dose must be at 9
mg/L when flow is 0.4 MGD. Find the chlorinator setting in lb/day.
2. In order to maintain a satisfactory chlorine residual, the chlorine dose must be at 8
mg/L when flow is 0.5 MGD. Find the chlorinator setting in lb/day.
3. In order to maintain a satisfactory chlorine residual, the chlorine dose must be at
7.5 mg/L when flow is 0.8 MGD. Find the chlorinator setting in lb/day.
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4. In order to maintain a satisfactory chlorine residual, the chlorine dose must be at
10 mg/L when flow is 0.9 MGD. Find the chlorinator setting in lb/day.
5. In order to maintain a satisfactory chlorine residual, the chlorine dose must be at 7
mg/L when flow is 1.4 MGD. Find the chlorinator setting in lb/day.
6. In order to maintain a satisfactory chlorine residual, the chlorine dose must be at 6
mg/L when flow is 1.0 MGD. Find the chlorinator setting in lb/day.
Chemical Dose Problems
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Chemical Dose Problems
Polymer dose
1. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 11 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in ml/minute when plant flow is 5
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 640 mg/ml of liquid
solution.
2. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 10 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in ml/minute when plant flow is 8
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 630 mg/ml of liquid
solution.
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3. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 12 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in ml/minute when plant flow is 12
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 650 mg/ml of liquid
solution.
4. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 9 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in ml/minute when plant flow is 2.2
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 600 mg/ml of liquid
solution.
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5. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 8.8 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in ml/minute when plant flow is 3.5
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 640 mg/ml of liquid
solution.
6. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 13 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in ml/minute when plant flow is 1.5
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 610 mg/ml of liquid
solution.
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7. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 11 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in gallons/day when plant flow is 5
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 5.3 pounds per gallon
of liquid polymer solution.
8. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 12 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in gallons/day when plant flow is 6
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 4.9 pounds per gallon
of liquid polymer solution.
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9. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 14 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in gallons/day when plant flow is 4
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 5.8 pounds per gallon
of liquid polymer solution.
10. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 17 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in gallons/day when plant flow is
3.5 MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 5.5 pounds per
gallon of liquid polymer solution.
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11. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 13 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in gallons/day when plant flow is
5.5 MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 4.8 pounds per
gallon of liquid polymer solution.
12. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 19 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in gallons/day when plant flow is
7.5 MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 5.1 pounds per
gallon of liquid polymer solution.
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13. Find the chemical feed in lb/day of polymer from a chemical feed pump. The
polymer solution is 1.4 % (14,000 mg/L). Assume that the specific gravity of the
polymer solution is 1.0. During a pump catch, the feed pump delivered 850 ml
over a 5 minute period.
14. Find the chemical feed in lb/day of polymer from a chemical feed pump. The
polymer solution is 1.6 % (16,000 mg/L). Assume that the specific gravity of the
polymer solution is 1.0. During a pump catch, the feed pump delivered 1,200 ml
over a 4 minute period.
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15. Find the chemical feed in lb/day of polymer from a chemical feed pump. The
polymer solution is 1.2 % (12,000 mg/L). Assume that the specific gravity of the
polymer solution is 1.0. During a pump catch, the feed pump delivered 950 ml
over a 4 minute period.
16. Find the chemical feed in lb/day of polymer from a chemical feed pump. The
polymer solution is 1.4 % (14,000 mg/L). Assume that the specific gravity of the
polymer solution is 1.0. During a pump catch, the feed pump delivered 1,000 ml
over a 6 minute period.
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Chemical Feed Pump Calibration and Setting
1. Determine the actual chemical feed in lb/day from a dry chemical feeder. A
bucket placed under the chemical feeder weighs 0.25 lb empty. After 30 minutes,
the bucket and the chemical weigh 2.3 lb.
2. Determine the actual chemical feed in lb/day from a dry chemical feeder. A
bucket placed under the chemical feeder weighs 0.25 lb empty. After 15 minutes,
the bucket and the chemical weigh 1.5 lb.
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3. Determine the actual chemical feed in lb/day from a dry chemical feeder. A
bucket placed under the chemical feeder weighs 0.25 lb empty. After 20 minutes,
the bucket and the chemical weigh 2.8 lb.
4. Determine the actual chemical feed in lb/day from a dry chemical feeder. A
bucket placed under the chemical feeder weighs 0.25 lb empty. After 60 minutes,
the bucket and the chemical weigh 5.6 lb.
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5. A chemical feed pump lowered the chemical tank level 1 foot, 4 inches over an 8
hour shift. The tank is round with a 3 foot diameter. Find the feed rate in gallons
per minute and gallons per day.
6. A chemical feed pump lowered the chemical tank level 2 feet over an 8 hour shift.
The tank is round with a 4 foot diameter. Find the feed rate in gallons per minute
and gallons per day.
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7. A chemical feed pump lowered the chemical tank level 3 feet, 6 inches over a 10
hour shift. The tank is round with a 4.5 foot diameter. Find the feed rate in
gallons per minute and gallons per day.
8. A chemical feed pump lowered the chemical tank level 3 feet over a 24 hour
period. The tank is round with a 3 foot diameter. Find the feed rate in gallons per
minute and gallons per day.
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9. A chemical feed pump lowered the chemical tank level 1 foot, 4 inches over an 8
hour shift. The tank is a cube with a length and width of 4 feet. Find the feed rate
in gallons per minute and gallons per day.
10. A chemical feed pump lowered the chemical tank level 1 foot, 6 inches over a 4
hour period. The tank is a 5 foot cube. Find the feed rate in gallons per minute
and gallons per day.
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11. Determine the setting in percent stroke on a chemical feed pump to deliver 3.0
mg/L of polymer. The flow is 450 gpm. The polymer strength is 4.5%. The
pump has a maximum capacity of 90 gallons per day at a setting of 100%
capacity.
12. Determine the setting in percent stroke on a chemical feed pump to deliver 2.5
mg/L of polymer. The flow is 420 gpm. The polymer strength is 5.5%. The
pump has a maximum capacity of 80 gallons per day at a setting of 100%
capacity.
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13. Determine the setting in percent stroke on a chemical feed pump to deliver 3.5
mg/L of polymer. The flow is 550 gpm. The polymer strength is 5.0%. The
pump has a maximum capacity of 100gallons per day at a setting of 100%
capacity.
14. Determine the setting in percent stroke on a chemical feed pump to deliver 2.0
mg/L of polymer. The flow is 650 gpm. The polymer strength is 4.5%. The
pump has a maximum capacity of 125 gallons per day at a setting of 100%
capacity.
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15. Determine the setting in percent stroke on a chemical feed pump to deliver 3.8
mg/L of polymer. The flow is 350 gpm. The polymer strength is 4.0%. The
pump has a maximum capacity of 90 gallons per day at a setting of 100%
capacity.
16. Determine the setting in percent stroke on a chemical feed pump to deliver 2.4
mg/L of polymer. The flow is 550 gpm. The polymer strength is 4.5%. The
pump has a maximum capacity of 90 gallons per day at a setting of 100%
capacity.
Blueprint Problems
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Blueprints
1. A set of blueprints for a treatment plant has a scale of ¼ inch = 1 foot. On the
prints, the primary clarifier measures 8 ¾ inches by 15 ½ inches. What is the
surface area of the clarifier in square feet?
2. A set of blueprints for a treatment plant has a scale of ¼ inch = 1 foot. On the
prints, the primary clarifier measures 9 ¾ inches by 12 ½ inches. What is the
surface area of the clarifier in square feet?
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3. A set of blueprints for a treatment plant has a scale of ¼ inch = 1 foot. On the
prints, the primary clarifier measures 6 ¾ inches by 14 ½ inches. What is the
surface area of the clarifier in square feet?
4. A set of blueprints for a treatment plant has a scale of ¼ inch = 1 foot. On the
prints, the primary clarifier measures 7 ¾ inches by 16 ½ inches. What is the
surface area of the clarifier in square feet?
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5. The blueprints for a treatment plant are ¼ inch = 1 foot scale. Find the volume in
gallons of a round chemical storage tank that measure 3 inches in diameter and 2
inches tall on the blueprints.
6. The blueprints for a treatment plant are ¼ inch = 1 foot scale. Find the volume in
gallons of a round chemical storage tank that measure 4 inches in diameter and 3
inches tall on the blueprints.
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7. The blueprints for a treatment plant are ¼ inch = 1 foot scale. Find the volume in
gallons of a round chemical storage tank that measure 5 inches in diameter and 5
inches tall on the blueprints.
8. The blueprints for a treatment plant are ¼ inch = 1 foot scale. Find the volume in
gallons of a round chemical storage tank that measure 5 inches in diameter and 7
inches tall on the blueprints.
Final Exam
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Final Exam
1. 635 gpm = _____________ MGD
a. 2.135 MGD
b. 0.850 MGD
c. 1.213 MGD
d. 0.914 MGD
2. 1.34 MGD = _____________ CFS
a. 0.5 CFS
b. 2.1 CFS
c. 1.8 CFS
d. 3.2 CFS
3. The influent BOD of a trickling filter is 280 mg/L and the effluent BOD is 20
mg/L. What is the removal efficiency of this trickling filter?
a. 96%
b. 93%
c. 91%
d. 89%
4. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
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MLSS 1800 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 72%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 10 MGD
How many pounds of solids are in the aeration basin?
a. 6,000 lb
b. 5,000 lb
c. 7,000 lb
d. 2,000 lb
5. Find the chlorine demand of an effluent if the chlorine dose is 8.5 mg/L and the
residual is 2.3 mg/L
a. 4.3 mg/L
b. 2.3 mg/L
c. 6.2 mg/L
d. 9.8 mg/L
6. In order to maintain a satisfactory chlorine residual, the chlorine dose must be at 9
mg/L when flow is 1.5 MGD. Find the chlorinator setting in lb/day.
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a. 135 lb/day
b. 113 lb/day
c. 121 lb/day
d. 100 lb/day
7. Estimate the velocity in feet/second of wastewater flowing through a grit channel
if a stick travels 42 feet in 60 seconds.
a. 0.4 ft/sec
b. 0.6 ft/sec
c. 0.7 ft/sec
d. 1.4 ft/sec
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8. A grit channel removed 5 cubic feet of grit during a 24 hour period when total
flow was 0.8 MGD. How many cubic feet of grit are removed per million
gallons?
a. 6.25 ft3/MG
b. 7.25 ft3/MG
c. 5.25 ft3/MG
d. 4.25 ft3/MG
9. A round clarifier handles a flow of 7.4 MGD and suspended solids of 3,800 mg/L.
The clarifier is 40 feet in diameter and has a depth of 12 feet. What is the weir
overflow rate?
a. 22,562 gpd/ft
b. 4,750 gpd/ft
c. 58,917 gpd/ft
d. 42,615 gpd/ft
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10. A flow of 1.8 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 40 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 140 mg/L. Calculate the Hydraulic loading on
the filter in gpd/ft2.
a. 1,433 gpd/ft2
b. 1,230 gpd/ft2
c. 1,610 gpd/ft2
d. 2,763 gpd/ft2
11. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 5.5 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 850,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 170 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 210 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Find the hydraulic loading in gpd/ft2.
a. 3.6 gpd/ft2
b. 5.2 gpd/ft2
c. 4.4 gpd/ft2
d. 6.4 gpd/ft2
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12. A rotating biological contactor treats a flow of 4.2 MGD. The surface area of the
contactor is 750,000 square feet. The influent BOD is 190 mg/L and the
suspended solids is 200 mg/L. Assume a K value of 0.5 to calculate soluble
BOD. Calculate the Organic loading in lb/day/1,000ft2 of media surface.
a. 4.2 lb/day/1,000ft2
b. 5.1 lb/day/1,000ft2
c. 1.5 lb/day/1,000ft2
d. 2.3 lb/day/1,000ft2
13. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
MLSS 1500 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 74%
Primary effluent BOD 120 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 4.3 MGD
30 minute Settleable Solids 200 ml/L
What is the Sludge Volume Index?
a. 96
b. 116
c. 133
d. 124
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14. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
MLSS 1600 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 76%
Primary effluent BOD 150 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 120 mg/L
Plant flow 2.6 MGD
Calculate the lb/day of BOD applied to the aeration basin.
a. 5,250 lb/day
b. 3,250 lb/day
c. 2,250 lb/day
d. 4,250 lb/day
15. Lab results for a WWTP are listed below. Aeration tank volume is 0.4 MG.
MLSS 1500 mg/L
Mixed liquor volatile content 70%
Primary effluent BOD 130 mg/L
Primary effluent suspended solids 100 mg/L
Plant flow 3.2 MGD
Calculate the sludge age in days.
a. 0.5 days
b. 2.3 days
c. 3.1 days
d. 1.9 days
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16. The treatment pond is 5 feet deep and has an average length of 400 feet. The
average width is 300 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.6 MGD. BOD in the pond
is 130 mg/L. The treatment pond services 4,800 people. Calculate the detention
time in days.
a. 1.2 days
b. 7.5 days
c. 6.4 days
d. 3.5 days
17. The treatment pond is 6 feet deep and has an average length of 480 feet. The
average width is 375 feet. Flow through the pond is 1 MGD. BOD in the
pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 6,000 people. Calculate the
population loading in persons/acre.
a. 1,463 persons/acre
b. 1,221 persons/acre
c. 1,565 persons/acre
d. 1,318 persons/acre
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18. The treatment pond is 6 feet deep and has an average length of 700 feet. The
average width is 450 feet. Flow through the pond is 1.4 MGD. BOD in the pond
is 110 mg/L. The treatment pond services 7,500 people. Calculate the hydraulic
loading in inches per day.
a. 9.5 in/day
b. 8.8 in/day
c. 7.2 in/day
d. 4.8 in/day
19. The treatment pond is 4 feet deep and has an average length of 640 feet. The
average width is 390 feet. Flow through the pond is 0.55 MGD. BOD in the
pond is 120 mg/L. The treatment pond services 5,500 people. Calculate the
organic loading on the pond in lb BOD/day/acre.
a. 23 lb BOD/day/acre
b. 54 lb BOD/day/acre
c. 46 lb BOD/day/acre
d. 96 lb BOD/day/acre
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20. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 16 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in ml/minute when plant flow is 6
MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 640 mg/ml of liquid
solution.
a. 425 ml/min
b. 395 ml/min
c. 260 ml/min
d. 140 ml/min
21. The optimum polymer dose as shown by a jar test is 12 mg/L. Determine the
setting on the liquid polymer chemical feeder in gallons/day when plant flow is
7.5 MGD. The liquid polymer delivered to the plant contains 5.3 pounds per
gallon of liquid polymer solution.
a. 142 gpd
b. 157 gpd
c. 137 gpd
d. 162 gpd
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22. Find the chemical feed in lb/day of polymer from a chemical feed pump. The
polymer solution is 1.5 % (15,000 mg/L). Assume that the specific gravity of the
polymer solution is 1.0. During a pump catch, the feed pump delivered 1050 ml
over a 5 minute period.
a. 10 lb/day
b. 11 lb/day
c. 15 lb/day
d. 16 lb/day
23. Determine the actual chemical feed in lb/day from a dry chemical feeder. A
bucket placed under the chemical feeder weighs 0.35 lb empty. After 20 minutes,
the bucket and the chemical weigh 3.3 lb.
a. 312 lb/day
b. 112 lb/day
c. 172 lb/day
d. 212 lb/day
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24. A chemical feed pump lowered the chemical tank level 1 foot, 9 inches over an 8
hour shift. The tank is round with a 4 foot diameter. Find the feed rate in gallons
per minute and gallons per day.
a. 0.34 gpm, 494 gpd
b. 0.25 gpm, 360 gpd
c. 0.55 gpm, 792 gpd
d. 0.75 gpm, 999 gpd
25. A flow of 6.1 MGD is applied to a trickling filter with a 50 foot diameter and 5
foot depth. The incoming BOD is 130 mg/L. Calculate the Organic loading on
the filter in lb/day/1,000 ft3 of media.
a. 562 lb/day/1,000ft3
b. 450 lb/day/1,000ft3
c. 373 lb/day/1,000ft3
d. 674 lb/day/1,000ft3
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26. A round clarifier handles a flow of 2.5 MGD and suspended solids of 3,700 mg/L.
The clarifier is 50 feet in diameter and has a depth of 8 feet. Find the solids
loading in this clarifier in lb/day/sq. ft.
a. 34 lb/day/ft2
b. 39 lb/day/ft2
c. 41 lb/day/ft2
d. 29 lb/day/ft2
27. Determine the setting in percent stroke on a chemical feed pump to deliver 3.2
mg/L of polymer. The flow is 650 gpm. The polymer strength is 4.5%. The
pump has a maximum capacity of 95 gallons per day at a setting of 100%
capacity.
a. 40%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 20%
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28. A round clarifier handles a flow of 5.9 MGD and suspended solids of 3,600 mg/L.
The clarifier is 64 feet in diameter and has a depth of 10 feet. Find the surface
loading rate in GPD/ft2.
a. 1,895 gpd/ft2
b. 1,575 gpd/ft2
c. 1,430 gpd/ft2
d. 1,835 gpd/ft2
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Flow Problems Grit Channel Problems
1. 1.2 MGD 1. 0.4 ft/sec
2. 1.7 MGD 2. 2 ft/sec
3. 1.1 MGD 3. 1 ft/sec
4. 0.5 MGD 4. 1.7 ft/sec
5. 1.66 MGD 5. 4.3 ft/sec
6. 2.2 MGD 6. 0.5 ft/sec
7. 3.6 CFS 7. 4.1 ft3/MG
8. 13.1 CFS 8. 2.2 ft3/MG
9. 26.3 CFS 9. 1.9 ft3/MG
10. 6.7 CFS 10. 0.45 ft3/MG
11. 15 CFS 11. 4 ft3/MG
12. 5 CFS 12. 1.6 ft3/MG
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Clarifier Problems Trickling Filter Problems
1. 3 hr 1. 829 gpd/ft2
2. 2.1 hr 2. 1,769 gpd/ft2
3. 4.3 hr 3. 1,263 gpd/ft2
4. .7 hr 4. 1,645 gpd/ft2
5. 0.9 hr 5. 3,594 gpd/ft2
6. 471 gpd/ft2 6. 917 gpd/ft
2
7. 1,887 gpd/ft2 7. 180 lb/day/1000ft
3
8. 3,110 gpd/ft2 8. 192 lb/day/1000ft
3
9. 7,962 gpd/ft2 9. 246 lb/day/1000ft
3
10. 2,548 gpd/ft2 10. 214 lb/day/1000ft
3
11. 6,124 gpd/ft 11. 809 lb/day/1000ft3
12. 54,140 gpd/ft 12. 199 lb/day/1000ft3
13. 7,962 gpd/ft 13. 92%
14. 22,293 gpd/ft 14. 92%
15. 35,386 gpd/ft 15. 88%
16. 42,849 gpd/ft 16. 91%
17. 13.4 lb/day/ft2 17. 96%
18. 41.9 lb/day/ft2 18. 95%
19. 11.1 lb/day/ft2
20. 126 lb/day/ft2
21. 90.3 lb/day/ft2
22. 114 lb/day/ft2
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RBC Problems Activated Sludge Problems
1. 3.4 gpd/ft2 1. 119 13. 2,277 lb/day
2. 3.1 gpd/ft2 2. 100 14. 4,670 lb/day
3. 5 gpd/ft2 3. 100 15. 6,005 lb/day
4. 7.4 gpd/ft2 4. 95 16. 5,963 lb/day
5. 5 gpd/ft2 5. 100 17. 2,452 lb/day
6. 2.5 gpd/ft2 6. 124 18. 9,007 lb/day
7. 2.3 lb/day/1000ft2 7. 5,338 lb 19. 3 days
8. 2.1 lb/day/1000ft2 8. 15,012 lb 20. 4 days
9. 2.9 lb/day/1000ft2 9. 19,849 lb 21. 4 days
10. 5.3 lb/day/1000ft2 10. 25,020 lb 22. 4.5 days
11. 2.7 lb/day/1000ft2 11. 6,672 lb 23. 3.5 days
12. 1.9 lb/day/1000ft2 12. 22,685 lb 24. 3 days
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Pond Problems
1. 13 days
2. 10 days
3. 15 days
4. 16.5 days
5. 13 days
6. 13 days
7. 1,452 persons/acre
8. 1,291 persons/acre
9. 1,689 persons/acre
10. 1,146 persons/acre
11. 1,238 persons/acre
12. 1,120 persons/acre
13. 3.7 in/day
14. 6 in/day
15. 4.8 in/day
16. 3.3 in/day
17. 4.5 in/day
18. 3.6 in/day
19. 100 lb/day/acre
20. 177 lb/day/acre
21. 151 lb/day/acre
22. 89 lb/day/acre
23. 134 lb/day/acre
24. 99 lb/day/acre
Disinfection Problems
1. 7.3 mg/L
2. 7.7 mg/L
3. 6.8 mg/L
4. 6.2 mg/L
5. 5.5 mg/L
6. 9.3 mg/L
7. 30 lb/day
8. 33.4 lb/day
9. 50 lb/day
10. 75 lb/day
11. 81.7 lb/day
12. 50 lb/day
Chemical Dose Problems
Answer Key
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1. 226 ml/min
2. 334 ml/min
3. 583 ml/min
4. 86.8 ml/min
5. 127 ml/min
6. 84 ml/min
7. 86.5 gal/day
8. 122.5 gal/day
9. 80.5 gal/day
10. 90.2 gal/day
11. 108.4 gal/day
12. 233 gal/day
13. 7.5 lb/day
14. 15.2 lb/day
15. 9 lb/day
16. 7.4 lb/day
17. 98.4 lb/day
18. 120 lb/day
19. 183.6 lb/day
20. 128.4 lb/day
21. .146 gpm
210.9 gpd
22. .391 gpm
563.7 gpd
23. .694 gpm
99.8 gpd
24. .110 gpm
158.5 gpd
25. .332 gpm
477.5 gpd
26. 1.17 gpm
1,683 gpd
27. 48%
28. 34.4%
29. 55.5%
30. 33.3%
31. 53.2%
32. 47%
Blueprints
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1. 2,170 ft2
2. 1,950 ft2
3. 1,566 ft2
4. 2,046 ft2
5. V = 6,764 gal
6. 18,038 gal
7. 46,974 gal
8. 65,764 gal
Final Exam
1. d. 0.914 MGD
2. b. 2.1 CFS
3. b. 93 %
Answer Key
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4. a. 6,000 lb
5. c. 6.2 mg/L
6. b. 113 lb/day
7. c. 0.7 ft/sec
8. a. 6.25 ft3/MG
9. c. 58,917 gpd/ft
10. a. 1,433 gpd/ft2
11. d. 6.4 gpd/ft2
12. a. 4.2 lb/day/1,000ft2
13. c. 133
14. b. 3,250 lb/day
15. d. 1.9 days
16. b. 7.5 days
17. a. 1452 persons/acre
18. c. 7.2 in/day
19. d. 96 lb BOD/day/acre
20. b. 395 ml/min
21. a. 142 gpd
22. a. 10 lb/day
23. d. 212 lb/day
24. a. 0.34 gpm, 493 gpd
25. d. 674 lb/day/1,000ft3
26. b. 39 lb/day/ft2
27. b. 70 %
28. d. 1,835 gpd/ft
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