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Size spectra of particle volume for the mixed aggregation tank conditions.

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posted on 2018-12-06, 21:40 authored by Matthew J. Rau, Steven G. Ackleson, Geoffrey B. Smith

Data is plotted for (a) laminar flow, (b) turbulent flow with ε = 0.10 m2/s3, and (c) turbulent flow with ε = 2.15 m2/s3 conditions. Spectra for the primary particles, flocs in the aggregation tank, and flocs in the breakup tank are plotted in each case.

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    floc formationincrease floc fractal dimensionparticle size spectraSequoia Scientific LISST -100Xbentonite clay particlesfloc strengthcarbon transport conceptsmarine particle aggregationturbulence impacts marine floc formationrepeatable breakup responsesnon-constant strength exponentac -9 instrumentsclay floc breakupturbulence dissipation ratesWET Labs ac -9 spectrophotometersbreakup response

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