Description
Return volume-weighted concentration from supplied samples.
Environmental-remediation bookkeeping uses explicit water, soil, dry-mass, concentration and sampling bases. A local mass residual, censored-result bound or supplied target margin does not identify a removal mechanism, establish representativeness or determine an environmentally acceptable contaminant level.
Return volume-weighted concentration from supplied samples.
When to use this tool
Use Remediation Flow Weighted Concentration Term when checking the stated remediation measurement, mass/volume balance or support convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter concentrations, volumes. Follow any array-alignment requirements below. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read totalVolume, weightedConcentration. Use the output convention below.
Return volume-weighted concentration from supplied samples. Require aligned nonnegative concentrations/volumes and positive total volume; totalVolume sums volumes, weightedConcentration = sum(C*V)/sum(V).1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| concentrations | Concentrations | Required. Array of finite number; maximum items 256. |
| volumes | Volumes | Required. Array of finite number; maximum items 256. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| totalVolume | Total Volume | Required. Finite number. |
| weightedConcentration | Weighted Concentration | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"concentrations": [
2,
6
],
"volumes": [
10,
30
]
},
"output": {
"totalVolume": 40,
"weightedConcentration": 5
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- This assumes compatible concentration bases and representative mixing; no flow history, analytical quality or safe concentration is determined.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use verified sampling and analytical data, consistent material/unit bases and a complete transport or treatment model; involve qualified environmental professionals for practical or regulatory decisions.
References
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