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What is the main purpose of equalization in wastewater treatment?

To remove floating materials
To balance flow and pollutant loadings (correct)
To settle heavier solids
To prevent damage to downstream equipment

Why is skimming an important process in preliminary wastewater treatment?

To settle heavier solids
To balance flow and pollutant loadings
To remove floating materials like oil and grease (correct)
To prevent damage to downstream equipment

What is the role of grit chambers in wastewater treatment?

To prevent damage to downstream equipment (correct)
To settle heavier solids
To balance flow and pollutant loadings
To remove floating materials like oil and grease

What happens during the primary treatment of wastewater?

Settling heavier solids to the bottom as sludge (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves storing influent wastewater for uniform mixing and dilution of pollutants?

Equalization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of skimmers in wastewater treatment?

Collecting floating materials like oil and grease (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of preliminary treatment aims to minimize fluctuations in flow rate and pollutant concentrations?

Equalization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of removing oil and grease during preliminary treatment?

Prevent clogging in subsequent treatment processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of wastewater treatment do oils and greases float to the surface?

Skimming (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of grit chambers in relation to downstream equipment?

To remove abrasive particles (D) Signup and view all the answers

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