Sizing of an Ammonia Discharge Tank

Phosphate companies use well-stirred tanks to regulate the concentration of ammonia they discharge via their wastewater, preventing ammonia spikes from exceeding the cap set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Thi s report discusses the methods used to determine the minimum possible volume of the tank required to regulate wastewater discharge. With this information, it was determined that the use of a stirring tank is an effic ient and cost effe ctive way to regulate ammonia discharge. Based on these results many other companies may use this method to decrease the negative effe cts of ammonia on the environment.