7.2 - Sedimentation
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Practice Questions
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What is sedimentation?
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity affects particle movement in water.
Name one type of tank used for sedimentation.
💡 Hint: Which tank is designed to allow solids to settle from water?
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What is the primary purpose of sedimentation in water treatment?
💡 Hint: Think about why we want clearer water.
Retention time is important for effective sedimentation.
💡 Hint: Consider how long particles need to settle.
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A water treatment plant experiences frequent issues with clarity in output water. Discuss the possible causes linked to sedimentation and propose solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about how each factor affects the overall process.
Design a sedimentation system for a given water quality index and expected inflow rate, with considerations for seasonal variations.
💡 Hint: What data do you already have, and what calculations need to be made?
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