The data of an activated sludge process are B. as follows: MLSS = 5000 mg/lit %3D Flow = 0.15 m3/sec %3D SS of inflow = 400 mg/lit %3D Solids settled after 30 min = 25% Volume of Aeration Tank = 3000m3 %3D Sludge Wastage Rate = 120 m3/day with VSS of 15000 mg/lit. Calculate Sludge Volume Index (SVI), Sludge Density Index (SDI), Return Sludge Ratio (Qp/Q.) and Mean cell residence time (0).

The data of an activated sludge process are B. as follows: MLSS = 5000 mg/lit %3D Flow = 0.15 m3/sec %3D SS of inflow = 400 mg/lit %3D Solids settled after 30 min = 25% Volume of Aeration Tank = 3000m3 %3D Sludge Wastage Rate = 120 m3/day with VSS of 15000 mg/lit. Calculate Sludge Volume Index (SVI), Sludge Density Index (SDI), Return Sludge Ratio (Qp/Q.) and Mean cell residence time (0).

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