Last updated: April 13, 2026

Hydraulic Retention Time Calculator

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Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT)

Hydraulic retention time (HRT), also known as hydraulic residence time, is the average amount of time that a liquid remains in a bioreactor or tank.

HRT = V / Q
m³/day

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