Volume of Digested Sludge Calculator

Volume of Digested Sludge Calculator calculator can be used to determine the volume of digested sludge based on its weight, moisture content, and specific gravity. This is useful in wastewater treatment plant management and sludge disposal planning.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Volume = (Sludge Weight × (1 - Moisture Content / 100)) / (Specific Gravity × 1000)

Where:
- Volume is in cubic meters (m³)
- Sludge Weight is in kilograms (kg)
- Moisture Content is percentage (%)
- Specific Gravity is the density of sludge relative to water

Volume of Digested Sludge Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Volume of Digested Sludge Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the weight of the sludge in kilograms (kg)
  2. Enter the moisture content of the sludge as a percentage (%)
  3. The specific gravity of sludge is pre-filled (typically 1.03 for digested sludge, but can be adjusted if needed)
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the volume of digested sludge in cubic meters (m³)
  5. Click "Reset" to clear all inputs and start over

Working Principle

The calculator uses the following formula to determine the volume of digested sludge:

Volume = (Sludge Weight × (1 - Moisture Content / 100)) / (Specific Gravity × 1000)

This formula works by first calculating the dry weight of the sludge (weight minus moisture), then dividing by the specific gravity and conversion factor to get the volume in cubic meters.

Applications

This calculator is particularly useful in:

  • Wastewater treatment plant operations
  • Sludge management and disposal planning
  • Acquiring transportation and treatment services for sludge
  • Optimizing sludge dewatering processes

Example

If you have 5000 kg of sludge with 75% moisture content, the calculator would determine the volume as:

Volume = (5000 × (1 - 75/100)) / (1.03 × 1000) = 1.16 m³