In a continuous flow settling tank, 3.5 m deep and 65 m long, if the flow velocity of water observed is 1.22 cm/s. what size of the particles of specific gravity 2.65 may be effectively removed? Assume temperature 25°C and kinematic viscosity of water as 0.01 cm²/s.

In a continuous flow settling tank, 3.5 m deep and 65 m long, if the flow velocity of water observed is 1.22 cm/s. what size of the particles of specific gravity 2.65 may be effectively removed? Assume temperature 25°C and kinematic viscosity of water as 0.01 cm²/s.

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In a continuous flow settling tank, 3.5 m deep and 65 m long, if the flow velocity of water observed
is 1.22 cm/s. what size of the particles of specific gravity 2.65 may be effectively removed? Assume
temperature 25°C and kinematic viscosity of water as 0.01 cm²/s.

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