Disinfection of Pipelines - Disinfection of Pipelines and Storage Facilities Field Guide - page 55

Volume of Slug Calculator.

Slug
fraction =
decimal
fraction of
total volume

Volume/ft or
Volume/m
from
Table 3-5

Total length
of pipe to be
disinfected

Volume
of slug

(c3-6)

= × ×

Withdrawal rate calculator.

Withdrawal rate or fill
rate for 3 hr contact
(gpm or L/min)

Volume of slug
(from c3-6)

(c3-7)

÷ 180 min

=

Ops Tip 180 min in 3 hr is used here since withdrawal rate is in

minutes.

Chlorination chemical amount calculator.

Volume of 1%
hypochlorite solution
needed for slug

Volume of slug
(from c3-6)

(c3-8)

0.01

×

=

Amount of liquid
chlorine needed for
slug, lb

Volume of slug
(from c3-6), gal

(c3-9)

0.00083

×

=

Amount of liquid
chlorine needed for
slug, kg

Volume of slug
(from c3-6), L

(c3-9)

× 0.0001

=