Enter the influent and effluent Total Suspended Solids (TSS) concentrations to calculate the TSS removal efficiency of a treatment process.
TSS Removal Efficiency Formula
The formula to calculate TSS removal efficiency is:
RE = ((I - E) / I) * 100
Variables:
- RE is the removal efficiency (%)
- I is the influent TSS concentration (mg/L)
- E is the effluent TSS concentration (mg/L)
To calculate the TSS removal efficiency, subtract the effluent TSS concentration from the influent TSS concentration, divide by the influent TSS concentration, and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
What is TSS Removal Efficiency?
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) removal efficiency is a measure of the effectiveness of a wastewater treatment process in removing suspended solids from the water. High TSS can harm aquatic life, contribute to the spread of pathogens, and lead to increased water turbidity. Therefore, calculating the removal efficiency helps in assessing the performance of treatment facilities and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
How to Calculate TSS Removal Efficiency?
The following steps outline how to calculate the TSS Removal Efficiency.
- First, measure the influent TSS concentration (I) in milligrams per liter (mg/L).
- Next, measure the effluent TSS concentration (E) in milligrams per liter (mg/L).
- Use the formula RE = ((I – E) / I) * 100 to calculate the removal efficiency.
- Finally, calculate the TSS Removal Efficiency (RE) in percentage.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Influent TSS concentration (I) = 150 mg/L
Effluent TSS concentration (E) = 30 mg/L