t(1/2)= 0,69*V/MU where: ...

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t(1/2)= 0,69*V/MU

where:

t(1/2)= half holding time (h). It is the time needed to lower the additive concentration at half (1/2), after stopping it's addition (dosing). 

V= water system total volume (m3)

MU= Make-up water (m3/h). Equal to water looses, including blow down.