Design of clarifiers and sedimentation basins using an advanced numerical modeling approach

摘要

Clarifiers, lagoons, and sedimentation basins play an important role in removing suspended solids from water. This treatment is essential while drawing water/for public consumption, as well as in wastewater treatment prior to discharge to a rectiving waterbody. Although clarifiers erform a vital role in primary and secondary treatment systems and account for nearly one-third of toal treamtne system costs, design of clarifiers and sedimentation basins is based on simplistic models such as the over-flow rate concept, or solids flux model, or simply operational experience.