13.1 The settled sludge from coagulation of a surface water is 1.5% solids, of which 30% are volatile. Compute the specific gravity of the dry solids and specific gravity for the fixed matter and sludge. Assume specific gravity values of 2.5 What is the volume of waste in cubic meters per 1000 kg of dry solids? of the wet 1.0 for the volatile.

13.1 The settled sludge from coagulation of a surface water is 1.5% solids, of which 30% are volatile. Compute the specific gravity of the dry solids and specific gravity for the fixed matter and sludge. Assume specific gravity values of 2.5 What is the volume of waste in cubic meters per 1000 kg of dry solids? of the wet 1.0 for the volatile.

Solid Waste Engineering

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781305635203

Author:Worrell, William A.

Publisher:Worrell, William A.

Chapter2: Municipal Solid Waste Characteristics And Quantities

Section: Chapter Questions

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