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Average Daily Flow (ADF) is a measure of the average amount of water passing a point in a river, stream, or through a water treatment system over the course of a day.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula provides a simplified method to estimate the average daily flow based on the minimum hourly flow measurement.
Details: Calculating average daily flow is crucial for water resource management, wastewater treatment plant design, and environmental monitoring to ensure proper system capacity and efficiency.
Tips: Enter the minimum hourly flow value in Cubic Meter per Second. The value must be greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: Why multiply by 3 to get average daily flow?
A: This is an empirical relationship that has been found to provide a reasonable estimate of average daily flow based on minimum hourly flow measurements in many water systems.
Q2: What are typical values for minimum hourly flow?
A: Minimum hourly flow values vary significantly depending on the size of the system, population served, and time of day, but typically range from 0.5 to 5 Cubic Meter per Second for municipal systems.
Q3: When should minimum hourly flow be measured?
A: Minimum hourly flow is typically measured during periods of lowest water usage, often during late night or early morning hours.
Q4: Are there limitations to this calculation method?
A: This simplified formula may not be accurate for all systems, particularly those with highly variable flow patterns or unusual usage characteristics.
Q5: Should this calculation be used for system design?
A: While useful for estimation, detailed hydraulic analysis and multiple flow measurements are recommended for critical system design purposes.