Environmental Engineering Practice Test: Unit Operations for Wastewater Treatment, Preliminary Treatment — Flashcards | Environmental Engineering | FatSkills

Environmental Engineering Practice Test: Unit Operations for Wastewater Treatment, Preliminary Treatment — Flashcards

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Preliminary wastewater treatment involves removing larger visible particles that may harm equipment or cause operational issues.

Some unit operations in preliminary wastewater treatment include:
Screening: Removes larger floating objects
Grit removal: Removes inert sand and inorganic particles
Settling: Removes settleable suspended organic solids 

Other unit operations in preliminary wastewater treatment include: 
Grinding, Flotation, Equalization, Flocculation, Comminution, Oil and grease removal. 

Topics include: Types of Unit Operations, Racks and Screen, Grit Chambers, Tanks and Vacuum Floatation</a></li>

 

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