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CIE 424 Water Distribution & Treatment

Sedimentation

Sedimentation is the physical separation of suspended material from a water by the action of gravity. It is a common operation for water treatment and is less costly than many other treatment operations.

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Sedimentation

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CIE 424 Water Distribution & Treatment

Type I sedimentation

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CIE 424 Water Distribution & Treatment

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CIE 424 Water Distribution & Treatment

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CIE 424 Water Distribution & Treatment

Overall removals and overflow rates

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Prob.

CIE 424 Water Distribution & Treatment

Prob.