Solid-Liquid Separation Processes Quiz

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What is one of the first problems faced by the designer of a livestock and poultry waste project?

  • Electricity consumption
  • Transportation issues
  • Water scarcity
  • Solid-liquid separation (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an added solid element in animal manure?

  • Wasted feed
  • Animal hair
  • Sand particles (correct)
  • Vegetation

What is one of the reasons for separating the solid and liquid components in livestock and poultry waste?

  • To reduce the density of solids
  • To mix solid and liquid for better storage
  • To increase the maintenance requirement
  • To reduce the organic and nutrient load on treatment processes (correct)

What are the two characteristics of solids in liquids mentioned as bases for separation?

<p>Density and air entrapped (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of solid-liquid separation involves a sloping stationary screen?

<p>Sloping stationary screen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT listed as an example of added liquid elements in animal manure?

<p>Urination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does separating solid and liquid components help in terms of subsequent storage and treatment operations?

<p>Reduces organic and nutrient load (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method utilizes a vibrating component for solid-liquid separation?

<p>Vibrating screen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a beneficial use mentioned for the solid fraction after separation?

<p>To reuse valuable nutrients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method makes available a tank, basin, or lagoon that has become filled with solids?

<p>Earthen settling basin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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