Using the data from Metuchen (Problem 13-19 in Chapter 13), estimate the peak four-hour...

Using the data from Metuchen (Problem 13-19 in Chapter 13), estimate the peak four-hour flow rate and calculate the peak-to average ratio.

Problem 13-19

A treatment plant being designed for Metuchen requires an equalization basin to even out flow and BOD variations. The following flows and BOD₅ have been found to be typical of the average variation over a day. What volume of equalization basin is required to provide for a uniform outflow equal to the average daily flow? Assume the flows are hourly averages and that an addition of 25% to the estimated volume will be provided to account for contingencies.