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What is the consequence of a faster flow velocity in a grit chamber than recommended?
What is the consequence of a faster flow velocity in a grit chamber than recommended?
- Increased collection of organic matter in the grit (correct)
- Reduced collection of organic matter in the grit
- No effect on organic matter collection
- Increased efficiency of grit chamber
What is the influent Total Suspended Solids (TSS) concentration for the clarifier if the outlet concentration is 60 mg/l and the known removal efficiency is 75%?
What is the influent Total Suspended Solids (TSS) concentration for the clarifier if the outlet concentration is 60 mg/l and the known removal efficiency is 75%?
- 300 mg/l
- 240 mg/l (correct)
- 120 mg/l
- 80 mg/l
If the total suspended solids in a plant effluent is 12 mg/l and the effluent flow is 12 MGD, what is the amount of solids discharged daily?
If the total suspended solids in a plant effluent is 12 mg/l and the effluent flow is 12 MGD, what is the amount of solids discharged daily?
- 1,728,000 lbs (correct)
- 12,000 lbs
- 144,000 lbs
- 2,016,000 lbs
Where is the media in trickling filters typically placed?
Where is the media in trickling filters typically placed?
Which type of bacteria are the primary organisms responsible for treating wastewater in the trickling filter process?
Which type of bacteria are the primary organisms responsible for treating wastewater in the trickling filter process?
In which type of pond is it important to completely mix and aerate the content?
In which type of pond is it important to completely mix and aerate the content?
What is the recommended placement for media in a trickling filter system?
What is the recommended placement for media in a trickling filter system?
What is the main composition of matter in wastewater?
What is the main composition of matter in wastewater?
What are the main objectives of primary sedimentation?
What are the main objectives of primary sedimentation?
What is the major purpose of an inlet baffle in a settling tank?
What is the major purpose of an inlet baffle in a settling tank?
What does the term 'volatile' refer to in the context of wastewater treatment?
What does the term 'volatile' refer to in the context of wastewater treatment?
What is the main purpose of the trickling filter media?
What is the main purpose of the trickling filter media?
Is it true that a well-operating primary clarifier will generally remove nearly all of the influent suspended solids?
Is it true that a well-operating primary clarifier will generally remove nearly all of the influent suspended solids?
What is primarily responsible for the effective working of an anaerobic pond?
What is primarily responsible for the effective working of an anaerobic pond?
Is it true that the algae is primarily responsible for the effective working of an anaerobic pond?
Is it true that the algae is primarily responsible for the effective working of an anaerobic pond?
What is the primary purpose of the trickling filter media?
What is the primary purpose of the trickling filter media?
Is it true that a well-operating primary clarifier will generally remove nearly all of the influent suspended solids?
Is it true that a well-operating primary clarifier will generally remove nearly all of the influent suspended solids?
In an anaerobic pond, what is primarily responsible for the effective working?
In an anaerobic pond, what is primarily responsible for the effective working?
What is the main function of a grit chamber with a faster flow velocity than recommended?
What is the main function of a grit chamber with a faster flow velocity than recommended?
