Volume of Grit Calculator

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Simple grit chamber calculator tool thats helps you to calculate volume of grit online. Grit chamber is the second unit operation used in primary treatment of wastewater and it is intended to remove suspended inorganic particles such as sandy and gritty matter from the wastewater. Grit quantities must be estimated to allow sizing of grit handling equipment such as grit conveyors and grit dewatering equipment. Grit quantities from an aerated grit chamber vary from 0.5 to 27 ft3/Mgal (3.74 to 201.9 m3/L) of flow.

Grit Volume Calculation

Assumed grit quantity (ft3/Mgal):
Mgd handled :
Volume of grit (ft3/day) :

Formula:

Volume of grit = Assumed grit quantity × Mgd handled