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GATE 2024 ES – Question 28

Water and Wastewater Treatment and Management · Sewage Collection and Treatment · 1 mark · Multiple select

Which settling classifications are correct?

  1. Grit and primary settling are both Type I.
  2. Primary and secondary settling are both Type II.
  3. Grit is Type I;primary settling is Type II.
  4. Secondary settling is Type III;primary settling is Type II.

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Correct answer: (C) Grit is Type I;primary settling is Type II.; (D) Secondary settling is Type III;primary settling is Type II.

Explanation

Grit particles settle discretely, Type I. Primary wastewater solids typically flocculate while settling, Type II. Concentrated activated sludge in secondary clarification exhibits hindered/zone settling, Type III. Therefore **C, D** give the intended classifications. Concentration and location within a clarifier can introduce additional settling regimes.

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