An unit operation in which a solid or solid liquid mixture is intimately mixed with a liquid for the purpose of transferring certain components to the liquid

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  1. Chemical conditioning
  2. Sludge thickening
  3. Elutriation
  4. Dewatering of sludge

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Option 3 : Elutriation
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Chemical conditioning is used for pretreatment purposes such as coagulation, disinfectant, pH control, etc.

Sludge thickening is a process in which the total volume of liquid decreases as the solid concentration increases but the sludge will behave like a liquid.

Elutriation is an unit operation in which a solid or solid liquid mixture is intimately mixed with a liquid for the purpose of transferring certain components to the liquid.

Dewatering of sludge is the process of removal of water in sludge by filtration or by solar radiation process.

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