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Coe-Clevenger Thickener Settling Flux & Unit Area Calculator

Easily calculate and compute coe-clevenger thickener settling flux & unit area calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Initial hindered zone settling velocity from cylinder test (e.g. 0.00045 m/s = 1.62 m/h).

Dry solids concentration in feed slurry.

Target thickened mud solids concentration.

Total dry solids production rate.

Calculated Result
24.3 m

Thickener Diameter

Thickener Diameter

24.3 m

Minimum Thickener Diameter M

24.3

Unit Area M2 Per Tonne Day

0.103

Total Required Basin Area M2

465

Solids Loading Flux Kg M2 S

0.112

24.3 — m

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates specific unit area (m²/tonne/day) and minimum continuous circular gravity thickener basin diameter using Coe-Clevenger sedimentation flux theory.A = \frac{Q_s}{v}\left(\frac{1}{C} - \frac{1}{C_u}\right), \quad \text{Flux} = \frac{v}{\frac{1}{C} - \frac{1}{C_u}}

Thickener Unit Area Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.06.1121824Thickener Diameter

What Is the Coe-Clevenger Thickener Settling Flux & Unit Area Calculator?

This tool computes coe-clevenger thickener settling flux & unit area calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Coe-Clevenger Thickener Settling Flux & Unit Area Calculator Work?

Calculates specific unit area (m²/tonne/day) and minimum continuous circular gravity thickener basin diameter using Coe-Clevenger sedimentation flux theory.

Coe-Clevenger Thickener Settling Flux & Unit Area Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

A=Qsv(1C−1Cu),Flux=v1C−1CuA = \frac{Q_s}{v}\left(\frac{1}{C} - \frac{1}{C_u}\right), \quad \text{Flux} = \frac{v}{\frac{1}{C} - \frac{1}{C_u}}

Calculates specific unit area (m²/tonne/day) and minimum continuous circular gravity thickener basin diameter using Coe-Clevenger sedimentation flux theory.

How to Use the Coe-Clevenger Thickener Settling Flux & Unit Area Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Coe-Clevenger Thickener Settling Flux & Unit Area Calculator Example

Input Values:

slurrySettlingVelocityVMs:0.00045
feedSuspensionConcentrationCFKgM3:180.0
underflowDischargeConcentrationCuKgM3:650.0
dailyDrySolidsThroughputTonnesDay:4500.0
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required m.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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