Worksheet 3 – Operate and control solids separation processes
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What are the normal solids separation processes for your plant?
Consult with people you work with and check organisational procedures to complete the
following table of possible problems with solids separation processes. Explain how this would
be investigated and how the problems would be treated.
Add at least three other problems that are specific to your workplace.
Problem
Possible
consequence
How to investigate
How to treat the
problem
Damaged or broken
plant and equipment
Finished water does
meet legislative
requirements
pH too high
Floc not formed well
Sludge not being
removed properly
1.
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Worksheet 3 – Operate and control solids separation processes
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