Particle Technology

hindered settling

Problems 6.9

Question 1.10


Height of the settling interface against time graph. Batch settling curve
You have now completed one design for this settling vessel: the height is 12.6 cm and the area is 10700 m2. The settled sediment height will be 4.9 cm.

Which of these comments is applicable:

  a) job done!
b) need a shorter tank
c) better to add more solids before settling
d) need a taller tank

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