Question #147581
The time taken by water in a sedimentation tank is called:
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Explanation:
The detention period is the amount of time water remains in a sedimentation tank to allow suspended particles to settle out by gravity. It is a key design parameter and typically ranges from a few hours depending on the tank size and flow rate. Question Screenshot
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