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<math>t=\frac{nd}{K}</math>
 
<math>t=\frac{nd}{K}</math>
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==Three dimensional infiltration==
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==To calculate required depth (3D)==
 
[[file:Hydraulic radius.png|thumb|Three footprint areas of 9 m<sup>2</sup>.<br>
 
[[file:Hydraulic radius.png|thumb|Three footprint areas of 9 m<sup>2</sup>.<br>
 
From left to right x = 12 m, x = 14 m, and x = 16 m]]
 
From left to right x = 12 m, x = 14 m, and x = 16 m]]
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The 3 dimensional equations make use of the hydraulic radius (''P''/''x''), where ''x'' is the perimeter (m) of the facility. <br>
 
The 3 dimensional equations make use of the hydraulic radius (''P''/''x''), where ''x'' is the perimeter (m) of the facility. <br>
 
Maximizing the perimeter of the facility directs designers towards longer, linear shapes such as [[infiltration trenches]] and [[bioswales]].   
 
Maximizing the perimeter of the facility directs designers towards longer, linear shapes such as [[infiltration trenches]] and [[bioswales]].   
   
To calculate the required depth:
 
To calculate the required depth:
 
:<math>d=a[e^{\left ( -bD \right )} -1]</math>
 
:<math>d=a[e^{\left ( -bD \right )} -1]</math>
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<math>b=\frac{xq}{nP}</math>
 
<math>b=\frac{xq}{nP}</math>
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The rearrangement to calculate the required footprint area of the facility for a given depth is not available at this time. Elegant submissions are invited.  
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(The rearrangement to calculate the required footprint area of the facility for a given depth is not available at this time. Elegant submissions are invited.)
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<h3>Drawdown time</h3>
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==Drawdown time==
 
The design of infiltration facilities should be checked for [[drawdown time]]. The target drawdown time for the internal storage of an infiltration facility is between 48-72 hours. <br>
 
The design of infiltration facilities should be checked for [[drawdown time]]. The target drawdown time for the internal storage of an infiltration facility is between 48-72 hours. <br>
 
To calculate the time (''t'') to fully drain the facility:  
 
To calculate the time (''t'') to fully drain the facility:  
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