Physics · Environmental Engineering
What is the primary function of a flocculator in a typical surface water treatment scheme?
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- 1To remove the flocs and colloids which escape from settlement in the secondary sedimentation tank
- 2To provide gentle mixing of the destabilized colloids to promote agglomeration into large easily settleable flocs✓
- 3To permit the settlement of chemical flocs along with colloidal particles
- 4To rapidly disperse chemical coagulants to encourage destabilization of colloids
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To provide gentle mixing of the destabilized colloids to promote agglomeration into large easily settleable flocs
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