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Tank Detention Time Calculator — result sheet
Calculate theoretical detention time from effective tank volume and flow rate, with hours and days shown separately.
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Formula and methodology
Formula: Detention time = volume/flow rate; hours = volume/flow rate × 24; days = volume/flow rate.
The result is a theoretical average residence-time calculation that keeps the volume and flow units aligned.
This result follows the calculator's declared inputs, precision, validation boundaries, and model limits.
Input contract
- Effective volume — m³; minimum 1.0E-6; maximum 1000000000
- Flow rate — m³/day; minimum 1.0E-6; maximum 1000000000
Worked example
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective volume | 2500 |
| Flow rate | 30000 |
Theoretical detention time = 2 hours, or 0.08333 days.
Assumptions and limits
- Effective volume and average flow describe the same unit and period, using m³ and m³/day.
- The vessel is treated as steady and well represented by volume divided by flow.
- Short-circuiting, dead zones, recycle, changing flow, reaction kinetics, and treatment performance are not modeled.
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