6.7.4 - Aeration and Settling
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Practice Questions
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What is aeration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when air mixes with water.
Why is settling used?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to dirt in still water.
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What is the main goal of aeration in water treatment?
💡 Hint: Think about what pollutants aeration targets.
Settling is used to:
💡 Hint: Does settling improve or worsen water quality?
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Design a small-scale treatment system for a construction site that includes both aeration and settling. Discuss the materials and processes you would use.
💡 Hint: Consider local regulations on waste and treatment processes.
Explain the effects of skipping either aeration or settling when treating water and the potential consequences for concrete quality.
💡 Hint: How each process affects the quality of construction materials.
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