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David Jenkins has written: 'Manual on the causes and control of activated sludge bulking, foaming, and other solids separation problems' -- subject(s): Activated sludge process, Flocculation, Purification, Sewage, Sludge bulking
The Sludge Volume Index (SVI) is a measure of the settleability of activated sludge in wastewater treatment. An SVI of less than 100 indicates good settleability, meaning the sludge can effectively separate from the treated water, leading to satisfactory operation. Conversely, an SVI greater than 150 suggests poor settleability, commonly associated with sludge bulking, where the sludge fails to settle properly, causing operational issues. This distinction helps operators assess and manage the performance of the treatment process effectively.
if sludge is keeping oil from draining away from valve guide a cylinder can suck in oil and cause plug to misfire
A viscous liquid is a liquid that has a thick, sticky consistency. Sludge, on the other hand, is a semi-solid material made up of a mixture of liquid and solid components. While some viscous liquids may resemble sludge in appearance, they are not necessarily the same thing.
Bulking effect refers to an increase in muscle size and overall body weight that occurs when someone is consuming excess calories in combination with a structured weightlifting program. It is a common strategy used by athletes and bodybuilders to build muscle mass and strength. The goal of bulking is to provide the body with the necessary nutrients to support muscle growth and repair.
SVI is an empirical measurement. In other words, there is no theory that says 100 is the magic number that means sludge should settle satisfactorily. Rather, repeated measurements have found that SVI less than 100 tend to settle well. As filamentous bacteria grow in the sludge, the sludge settles less and less because the filamentous bacteria do not compress well. When this happens, you get a higher SVI. At about SVI = 150, the sludge will bulk and the clarifier will stop operating properly. SVI = (settled volume of sludge after 30 min in a 1-L graduated cylinder in mL/L)*1000/(suspended solids in the reactor in mg/L) A larger settled volume or a smaller suspended solids makes the SVI go higher.
Paper sludge is the leftover chemical sludge that is expelled when making paper. This sludge reduces as paper is recycled.
3 types: Sewage sludge Septic tank sludge Industrial sludge ------- The term "sludge" is used in different disciplines to mean different things. For example, there is sewage sludge industrial sludge metal sludge gallbladder sludge engine sludge the muddy gunk on the bottom of a stream or river slushy ice on the ocean an agglutination or aggregation of blood cells
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The maximum bulking of sand is in 13% to 14% moisture content. It's likely to be 13.8% moisture content.
The best drink for bulking up and gaining muscle mass effectively is a protein shake.
There is no substance in your car that should look like orange sludge. The sludge has to be a foreign material. Try locating the source of the sludge and then work from there.