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W02a – Screens, Sleves, Sand & Grit removal, Settling

Course subject(s) W02a – Screens, Sleves, Sand & Grit removal, Settling

In this lecture, ass. prof. De Koning explains the physical treatment processes in a wastewater treatment plant, including screens, sieves and sedimentation.
In the introduction the physical processes are presented within a waste water treatment plant. Thereafter screens, sieves and grinders are explained in more detail.
The three basic types of sedimentation or settling are presented, i.e. discrete, flocculent and hindered.
Discrete settling is the mechanism found in sand and grid removal. The different forms of sand and grit removal are presented, as well as their design aspects.
Discrete and flocculent settling is found in primary sedimentation. The design aspects of this process and its application is shown.
Hindered settling as found in secondary sedimentation and sludge thickening, is discussed in a seperate lecture.

Physical processes - Screens, Sieves, Sand & Grit removal, Settling

Content

Slides

Video

Introduction
Bar screens
Reciprocating rake screen
Continuous belt screen
Bar screens – design
Sieves
Grinders
Gravity separation
Settling
Discrete settling
Flocculent & Hindered settling
Grit removal (part.)
1 –   2
3 –   7
8 –   9
10 – 11
12 – 15
16
17
18
19
20 – 24
25 – 26
27 – 32
00:00
01:19
09:41
12:50
14:15
21:06
22:25
23:19
24:38
26:27
30:26
33:29
Grit removal (cont.)
Primary sedimentation
Primary sedimentation – turbulence
Primary sedimentation – short circuiting & hydraulic stability
Primary sedimentation – design
Grit removal and Primary sedimentation
33 – 36
37 – 43
44
45 – 46
47 – 51
52
42:22
46:54
54:53
57:36
59:12
62:58
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