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How to use this calculator.
Constant measured solution use and a full initial tank; residual inaccessible liquid is excluded from usable capacity.
Start with your inputs
Enter usable scrubber solution tank (l), measured solution use (l/m²), area to clean (m²), refill time (minutes). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Usable scrubber solution tank (L) | 40 |
| Measured solution use (L/m²) | 0.02 |
| Area to clean (m²) | 5000 |
| Refill time (minutes) | 10 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, area per full tank (m²) is 2,000. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Area per full tank (m²) | 2,000 |
| Tank fills needed | 3 |
| Refills after initial fill | 2 |
| Refill downtime (minutes) | 20 |
How this is calculated
Area per full tank (m²)
Divide usable tank capacity by measured area consumption.
Tank fills needed
Round required solution volume to full-tank equivalents.
Refills after initial fill
Exclude the initial fill from on-route refills.
Refill downtime (minutes)
Multiply in-route refills by refill duration.
Symbols and units
- a
- Usable scrubber solution tank (L)
- b
- Measured solution use (L/m²)
- c
- Area to clean (m²)
- d
- Refill time (minutes)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Constant measured solution use and a full initial tank; residual inaccessible liquid is excluded from usable capacity.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Area per full tank (m²); Tank fills needed; Refills after initial fill; Refill downtime (minutes). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Constant measured solution use and a full initial tank; residual inaccessible liquid is excluded from usable capacity.
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Further reading
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