Chlorine Feed Rate in Pounds per Day
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A chlorine dose of 3 mg/L is applied to a flow of 2 MGD. Using lb/day = (mg/L)(MGD)(8.34), what chlorine mass is required per day?
- A16.7 lb/day
- B25.0 lb/day
- C50.0 lb/day
- D100 lb/day
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Answer: C. 50.0 lb/day
Required chlorine = 3 × 2 × 8.34 = 50.04 lb/day, approximately 50.0 lb/day.
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