Question: ( 2 points ) Using the information about an active sludge treatment stage given below, determine the sludge age ( mean cell residence time )

(2 points) Using the information about an active sludge treatment stage given below, determine the sludge age (mean cell residence time).
Suspended solids in effluent negligible
Yield coefficient =0.4
bacterial decay rate =0.04d-1
effluent BOD5=10mgL
FM=0.33mgmg*d
BOD5 after primary settling =150mgL
MLVSS=1700mgL
MLSS=1.4(MLVSS)
Q=0.0796m3s
V=1806m3
aeration period =0.5d
( 2 points ) Using the information about an

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