Wastewater Treatment

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Which process is the most important in any wastewater treatment system?

Chemical Treatment

Biological or Secondary Treatment (correct)

Filtration Treatment

Physical Treatment

What can developing an in-house technology for biological treatment do?

Increase dependence on external technology providers

Reduce dependence on external technology providers (correct)

Eliminate the need for any technology providers

Have no impact on dependence on external technology providers

What is the significance of newer national and global regulations regarding nutrient removal from wastewater?

Existing conventional technologies can't remove nutrients (correct)

Proprietary technology is not required for nutrient removal

Existing conventional technologies are effective in removing nutrients

New regulations are not focused on nutrient removal

Which factor is a significant contributor to costs in wastewater treatment?

The consumption of power Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential requirement for a wastewater treatment technology?

Being able to accommodate in a compact footprint Signup and view all the answers

Why is a technology that can reduce power consumption necessary in wastewater treatment?

To reduce costs Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the research approach involves establishing a pilot scale reactor?

Pilot Scale Reactor Establishment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Proof of Concept phase in the research approach?

To conduct lab scale studies Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the research approach involves patenting and field implementation?

Patenting & Field Implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reactor was used in the piloting phase of the research?

A 6000 Litres per day reactor Signup and view all the answers

What advantages did the pilot reactor exhibit compared to conventional sewage treatment technologies?

Lower power consumption and smaller footprint Signup and view all the answers

What were the sizes of the lab scale reactors used in the conceptual evidence phase?

10 to 15 L Volume Signup and view all the answers

Which type of process is involved in Biological Sewage Treatment?

Both aerobic and anaerobic process Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the suspended growth process and the attached growth process in Biological Sewage Treatment?

In the suspended growth process, microbes are suspended all over the reactor, whereas in the attached growth process, microbes are attached to a medium for growth. Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does the technology in the text provide in terms of the two types of processes used in Biological Sewage Treatment?

It provides zonal separation inside the reactor for better treatment efficiency. Signup and view all the answers

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