Detention Time Calculator

Calculate Detention Time (DT)



Formula

The formula to calculate Detention Time (DT) is:

\[ DT = \frac{V}{Q} \]

Where:

What is Detention Time?

Detention time refers to the amount of time it takes for a specific volume of water to pass through a tank or reservoir at a given flow rate. It is a critical parameter in water treatment and management, helping to determine the effectiveness of processes such as sedimentation and chemical treatment. The longer the detention time, the more opportunity there is for sedimentation or other processes to occur.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Using the formula to calculate Detention Time:

\[ DT = \frac{500}{50} = 10 \, \text{time units} \]

This means that the detention time is 10 time units.