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Marks: 4% -- A food processing plant has an average wastewater flow of 5,000 m3/day over a24-hour processing period and a peak flow rate of 800 m3/hour. The plant discharges to amunicipal sewer after passage through a perforated plate screen with 5mm diameter holes.However, the ‘trade waste charges’ for the suspended solids discharged are relatively high,and the plant owners wish to install a new primary clarifier (sedimentation tank) to removesolids. The wastewater TSS median value is 1,100 mg/L.a. Calculate the plan and depth dimensions of circular and rectangular tank options.Prepare plan and elevation outline sketches of the two tank options and label keydimensions (in metres).b. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each tank shape and recommend apreferred shape.c. Calculate the median TSS concentration in the effluent after the primary clarifier andthe settled sludge mass (in kg Dry Solids) removed from the clarifier each day.d. If the sludge removed from the clarifier base has a concentration of 4% Dry Solids,what is the sludge volume removed each day

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Marks: 4% -- A food processing plant has an average wastewater flow of 5,000 m3/day over a24-hour processing period and a peak flow rate of 800 m3/hour. The plant discharges to amunicipal sewer after passage through a perforated plate screen with 5mm diameter holes.However, the ‘trade waste charges’ for the suspended solids discharged are relatively high,and the plant owners wish to install a new primary clarifier (sedimentation tank) to removesolids. The wastewater TSS median value is 1,100 mg/L.a. Calculate the plan and depth dimensions of circular and rectangular tank options.Prepare plan and elevation outline sketches of the two tank options and label keydimensions (in metres).b. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each tank shape and recommend apreferred shape.c. Calculate the median TSS concentration in the effluent after the primary clarifier andthe settled sludge mass (in kg Dry Solids) removed from the clarifier each day.d. If the sludge removed from the clarifier base has a concentration of 4% Dry Solids,what is the sludge volume removed each day

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This is a complex question that involves several calculations and considerations. Here's how you can approach it:

a. The dimensions of the tanks will depend on the design criteria of the sedimentation process, which typically includes parameters such as surface overflow rate, detention time, and sludge removal rate. These parameters are not provided in the question, so it's not possible to calculate the exact dimensions. However, you can use typical design values to estimate the dimensions. For example, a typical surface overflow rate for primary clarifiers is 30 m3/m2/day. Using this value, the required surface area of the tank can be calculated as:

Flow rate / Surface overflow rate = 5000 m3/day / 30 m3/m2/day = 167 m2

For a circular tank, the diameter can be calculated using the formula for the area of a circle (Area = πd^2/4). Solving for d gives:

d = sqrt(4Area/π) = sqrt(4167/π) = 14.6 m

The depth of the tank is typically around 3-4 m.

For a rectangular tank, if we assume a width of 10 m, the length can be calculated as:

Length = Area / Width = 167 m2 / 10 m = 16.7 m

The depth would be the same as for the circular tank.

b. The advantages of a circular tank include a more efficient sludge removal due to the radial flow pattern, and less space required compared to a rectangular tank of the same volume. The disadvantages include potentially higher construction costs and difficulties in covering the tank if odour control is required.

The advantages of a rectangular tank include easier construction and the possibility to cover the tank. The disadvantages include potentially less efficient sludge removal and more space required.

The preferred shape would depend on the specific circumstances, such as available space, budget, and odour control requirements.

c. The median TSS concentration in the effluent and the settled sludge mass removed each day would depend on the efficiency of the clarifier, which is not provided in the question. However, typical removal efficiencies for primary clarifiers are around 60-70%. Using these values, you can calculate the median TSS concentration in the effluent and the settled sludge mass.

d. The sludge volume removed each day can be calculated as:

Sludge mass / Sludge concentration = Sludge mass / 4% = Sludge mass / 0.04

This will give the volume in m3. To convert to litres, multiply by 1000.

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