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The peaking factor is defined by __________

(a) Peak flow * Average flow

(b) Peak flow – Average flow

(c) Peak flow + Average flow

(d) Peak flow / Average flow

I had been asked this question in unit test.

My question is based upon Storm Water Flow in division Water Supply for Building, Collection and Conveyance of Sewage, Waste Water Flow Rate of Environmental Engineering

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Correct answer is (d) Peak flow / Average flow

The explanation is: The peaking factor is the ratio of Peak flow to the Average flow and it is highest for domestic sewer as they receive the flow directly from the source.

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