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What is the purpose of stirring the solution in Cylinder 1 until a uniformly distributed solid is achieved?
What is the purpose of stirring the solution in Cylinder 1 until a uniformly distributed solid is achieved?
What is the effect of increasing the initial height of suspension on sedimentation rates?
What is the effect of increasing the initial height of suspension on sedimentation rates?
What is the purpose of recording the height of the clear liquid interface, Z, in the experiment?
What is the purpose of recording the height of the clear liquid interface, Z, in the experiment?
What is the role of flocculating agents in sedimentation?
What is the role of flocculating agents in sedimentation?
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What is the purpose of plotting the height of the clear liquid interface, Z, versus settling time, t?
What is the purpose of plotting the height of the clear liquid interface, Z, versus settling time, t?
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Why is it recommended to run all five cylinders simultaneously?
Why is it recommended to run all five cylinders simultaneously?
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What is the primary factor that determines the separation of settleable solids from water?
What is the primary factor that determines the separation of settleable solids from water?
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Which type of particles can be removed easily from water due to their density?
Which type of particles can be removed easily from water due to their density?
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What is the purpose of adding a chemical, such as an iron salt or aluminum sulfate, to water in sedimentation?
What is the purpose of adding a chemical, such as an iron salt or aluminum sulfate, to water in sedimentation?
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What happens to particles with the same electrical charge in sedimentation?
What happens to particles with the same electrical charge in sedimentation?
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What is the primary purpose of sedimentation in water treatment?
What is the primary purpose of sedimentation in water treatment?
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What is the primary objective of Experiment B in this laboratory?
What is the primary objective of Experiment B in this laboratory?
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What affects the settling characteristics of calcium carbonate solutions?
What affects the settling characteristics of calcium carbonate solutions?
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What is the common initial concentration of calcium carbonate used in all the cylinders in Experiment B?
What is the common initial concentration of calcium carbonate used in all the cylinders in Experiment B?
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What is the role of flocculating agents in sedimentation?
What is the role of flocculating agents in sedimentation?
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What is the purpose of decreasing the velocity of the water-flow channel in sedimentation?
What is the purpose of decreasing the velocity of the water-flow channel in sedimentation?
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What is the effect of increasing the initial suspension height on the sedimentation rate?
What is the effect of increasing the initial suspension height on the sedimentation rate?
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What is the primary objective of comparing the curves for cylinders 2, 4, and 5?
What is the primary objective of comparing the curves for cylinders 2, 4, and 5?
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What is the primary factor that affects the sedimentation rates in the comparison of cylinders 1, 2, and 3?
What is the primary factor that affects the sedimentation rates in the comparison of cylinders 1, 2, and 3?
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What is the primary factor that affects the sedimentation rates in the comparison of cylinders 1, 2, and 3 in Experiment B?
What is the primary factor that affects the sedimentation rates in the comparison of cylinders 1, 2, and 3 in Experiment B?
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What is the purpose of using different volumes of flocculant in Experiment B?
What is the purpose of using different volumes of flocculant in Experiment B?
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What is the common initial suspension height (Z0) used in all the cylinders in Experiment B?
What is the common initial suspension height (Z0) used in all the cylinders in Experiment B?
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Study Notes
Sedimentation Study Unit: Rate of Sedimentation of Calcium Carbonate in Water
- Sedimentation is the process of letting suspended material settle by gravity
- Factors affecting sedimentation:
- Size and type of particles
- Velocity of water flow
- Shape of particles
- Electrical charge of particles
- Sedimentation tank operation:
- Decreasing water velocity to below 1 ft/s to remove particles
- Gravel and grit removed easily, but colloidal material requires coagulation and flocculation
Experiment Procedure
- Stir the solution in each cylinder to achieve a uniformly distributed solids
- Record initial time, t0, and height of clear liquid interface, Z0
- Record Z every 5 minutes until settling stops
- Repeat for all five cylinders
- Plot Z vs. settling time, t
Effects of Flocculating Agents and Initial Concentrations
- Five cylinders with different flocculant concentrations: 5 ml, 10 ml, 15 ml, 20 ml, and 25 ml
- Effects of flocculating agents on sedimentation rates:
- Compare curves for cylinders 1 to 5
- Effects of initial concentrations on sedimentation rates:
- Compare curves for cylinders 1, 2, and 3
- Effects of initial suspension heights on sedimentation rates:
- Compare curves for cylinders 2, 4, and 5
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Description
This quiz covers a laboratory experiment on sedimentation, focusing on the rate of sedimentation of calcium carbonate in water. It explores the process of letting suspended material settle by gravity.
