Particle Technology

hindered settling

Problems 6.9

Question 1.3

So, we have 1260 m3 of water and 90 m3 of solids at the start of the settlement on day 3. It may be assumed that the action of adding suspension on day 3 completely mixes the tank to give a uniform suspension within the tank.


The solids concentration within the tank is (N.B. answer in % by v/v):

a) 6.7
b) 3.0
c) 9.0
d) 7.1

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