What is the velocity of water flowing through a clarifier if the flow is 5,837 gpm?

To determine the velocity of water flowing through a clarifier from the flow rate in gallons per minute (gpm), it's essential to convert the flow rate into a velocity measurement. The flow rate of 5,837 gpm can be converted to feet per second (fps) using the following formula:

1. Convert gpm to cubic feet per second (cfs):

Since there are 7.48 gallons in a cubic foot, we can convert 5,837 gpm to cfs by using the conversion factor.

[

\text{cfs} = \frac{gpm}{448.831}

]

where 448.831 is the number of gallons in a cubic foot per minute.

Performing the calculation:

[

\frac{5,837 , \text{gpm}}{448.831} \approx 13.0 , \text{cfs}

]

2. Calculate the cross-sectional area of the clarifier:

To find the velocity, the cross-sectional area of the clarifier must be known (for instance, in square feet). Assuming a typical area for calculations (which would need to be provided