Sludge Processing: handling methods
land application to storage
Sludge processing design parameters — chemical composition and solids concentrations of primary and activated sludge, heavy metals in municipal sludge, sludge quantities by treatment process, gravity thickener loadings, anaerobic and aerobic digestion design criteria, VS loading factors, and cogeneration system efficiency ranges for biogas utilization; from Metcalf & Eddy 5th Ed. Chapter 13
| process type | parameter id | category | parameter name | sludge type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| handling methods | land application | Disposal/Beneficial Use | Land Application of Biosolids | All sludge types |
| handling methods | pumping | Transport | Pumping | All sludge types |
| handling methods | reed beds | Dewatering | Reed Beds | All sludge types |
| handling methods | rotary drum thickening | Thickening | Rotary Drum Thickening | All sludge types |
| handling methods | rotary press | Dewatering | Rotary Press | All sludge types |
| handling methods | screening | Preliminary Operation | Screening | All sludge types |
| handling methods | screw press | Dewatering | Screw Press | All sludge types |
| handling methods | storage | Preliminary Operation | Storage | All sludge types |
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