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Section 3 - Summary of Key Water Plant Operator Math Formulas
Section 3 - Summary of Key Water Plant Operator Math Formulas
MATH FORMULAS
The working formulas in this workbook have been arranged according to process
application for easier identification and memorization. A working formula, compared to a root,
or partially completed formula, is ready for use as written. Simply match up the working
formula to the information given in a problem, then substitute the given information from the
problem into the letter designations listed within each formula. From that point on, it's simply
a matter of following established algebraic practice and crunching numbers until a final solution
is finally arrived at. If you have trouble matching formulas with word problems, ask about the
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SECTION - 3
KEY WATER PLANT MATH FORMULAS
General:
2
5. Conical Base = (0.785) x (D ,ft) x (Height or Depth,ft)
Volume, cu. ft. 3
Dosage/Demand/Residual
C!t Calculations
2. Time, minutes = ( C !t )
( Chlorine Residual, mg/L )
Fluoridation:
Desired, Existing
2. Adjusted = ( MGD ) x ( mg/ L - mg/L ) x 8.34 lbs/gallon x S.G.
Feed, Lbs/day ( % Purity x % Fluoride )
100 100
% Purity x % Fluoride
3. Dosage, mg/L = ( Feed, Lbs/day x 100 100 )
( MGD ) x 8.34 lbs/gallon x S.G.
SECTION 3 - SUMMARY OF KEY WATER PLANT OPERATOR
MATH FORMULAS - Continued
Or,
Or,
2
3) Force, lbs = (0.785)( D, ft. ) x 144 sq.in/sq.ft. x PSI.
Rectangular Basins
4) Force, lbs = L, ft x W,ft, x H, ft, x 62.4 lbs/cubic foot
Right Cylinders
2
5) Force, lbs = (0.785)( D, ft. ) x Height, ft. x 62.4 lbs/cu.ft.
Rectangular Basins
6) Force, lbs = L, ft x W,ft, x H, ft, x 62.4 lbs/cubic foot
( Bottom Area, sq. ft. )
Right Cylinders
2
7) Force, lbs = (0.785)( D, ft. ) x Height, ft. x 62.4 lbs/cu.ft.
( Bottom Area, sq. ft. )
Change of Direction
8. Force, lbs = 2 x [Area,sq.in. x Pressure, Psi] x ( 1/2 Sin 1 )
(Any Bend)
SECTION 3 - SUMMARY OF KEY WATER PLANT OPERATOR
MATH FORMULAS - Continued
1. Pumping Rate:
2. Pump Size:
3. Pumping Cost:
Strength of Solutions:
8. Two-Normal Equations:
a) C1V1 = C2V2 b) Q1 = Q2
V1 V2
9. Three Normal equations:
a) (C1 V1 ) + (C2 V2 ) = (C3 V3 )
SECTION 3 - SUMMARY OF KEY WATER PLANT OPERATOR
MATH FORMULAS - Continued
Filtration:
4. Backwash Rate:
Velocity:
4. Flow Conversions:
1. Darcy-Weisbach:
2. Hazen - Williams
2.63 0.54
Q, gpm = 0.28 x C x D x S
3. Manning
2/3 1/2
C, cfs = 1.49 AR S
n
2
Slope = [ CFS x n ]
2/3
[ 1.49 x A R ]
SECTION 3 - SUMMARY OF KEY WATER PLANT OPERATOR
MATH FORMULAS - Continued
Ion Exchange:
16. Lbs = ( MGD ) x ( Dosage, mg/L x ( Soda Ash - Mol Wt. ) x 8.34 lbs/gal
Hardness ( Calcium Carbonate Mol. Wt.)
Removed
SECTION 3 - SUMMARY OF KEY WATER PLANT OPERATOR
MATH FORMULAS - Continued
Jar Testing:
3. Alum = ( 1.0 mg/l Alum ) x ( Raw Alk., mg/l - Alk. Present, mg/l
)
Reacting, mg/l ( 0.45 mg/l Alkalinity )
Laboratory:
1. TSS (mg/l) = Paper Wt. and Dried Solids(g) - Paper Wt.(g) x 1,000,000
( Milliliters [ml] of Sample )
5. Concentrations:
6. mg/l = ( ml x 1,000,000 )
( ml sample )
8. Temperature:
F° = ( C° x 1.8 ) + 32°
C° = ( F° - 32° )
( 1.8 )
ABBREVIATIONS
GPCD Gallons per capita per day SWD Side Wall Depth
Hp Horsepower V Velocity
Lbs Pounds
L Liter
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