Track solids entering beds, tanks, and filters fast. Choose units, apply efficiency, and validate inputs. Download clean CSV and a simple PDF summary now.
| Scenario | Method | Inputs | Gross solids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runoff sample | Concentration × Volume | C=250 mg/L, V=800 L | 0.200 kg |
| Irrigation line | Concentration × Flow × Time | C=180 mg/L, Q=12 L/min, t=45 min | 0.0972 kg |
| Compost slurry | Slurry Total Solids | TS=6%, V=120 L, ρ=1.00 kg/L | 7.200 kg |
Gross solids mass is computed using concentration and total processed volume.
Dry solids are estimated from slurry volume, density, and total solids percentage.
If you enter a capture efficiency, retained solids equal gross mass multiplied by that percentage. Discharged solids equal gross mass minus retained mass.
Suspended solids carried by irrigation, runoff, or compost teas can clog emitters, reduce infiltration, and bury seedling crowns. Tracking mass rather than “cloudiness” helps you size filters, plan settling time, and compare events consistently across seasons and beds.
When you have a lab or field concentration in mg/L, multiply by total liters to get mass in mg, then convert to kilograms. Example data: C=250 mg/L and V=800 L gives 200,000 mg, which equals 0.200 kg gross solids. This method is ideal for tank drains or captured runoff.
Many growers know line flow and runtime better than total liters. Compute volume as Q×t, then apply the same concentration equation. Example data: C=180 mg/L, Q=12 L/min, t=45 min gives V=540 L and gross solids 97,200 mg (0.0972 kg). Record Q and t each cycle to build weekly totals.
For thicker mixtures, use slurry density and TS%. Wet mass equals volume times density, then dry solids equal wet mass times TS/100. Example data: TS=6%, V=120 L, density 1.00 kg/L yields wet mass 120 kg and dry solids 7.2 kg. This highlights why small TS changes can dominate load.
Capture efficiency splits gross mass into retained and discharged loads, supporting filter maintenance plans. Example data: if gross is 0.200 kg and efficiency is 70%, retained solids are 0.140 kg and discharged solids are 0.060 kg. Use measured pressure drop or jar tests to refine efficiency over time.
Use a measured TSS value when available. If you only have turbidity, start with a conservative estimate and refine after a few samples from the same source and season.
Accuracy depends on your inputs. Concentration with a measured volume is usually best. Flow-based runs are strong when flow and runtime are stable and recorded consistently.
It helps you quantify what a filter, screen, or settling basin removes versus what continues downstream. This supports cleaning schedules and helps compare different capture setups.
If unknown, use 1.00 kg/L as a practical default. For thick slurries, density can be higher; weigh a known volume (for example 1 liter) to improve your estimate.
Yes. Export each run to CSV, then sum gross or discharged kilograms in a spreadsheet. Keeping consistent units and methods makes season-to-season comparisons meaningful.
It is milligrams of solids per liter of water. Multiply mg/L by liters to get milligrams of solids, then convert to grams or kilograms for planning and reporting.
Track retained solids for filter loading and discharged solids for sedimentation risk. Rising loads may indicate source disturbance, clogged intakes, or a need to improve settling.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.