Methodology for the characterisation of heterogeneous fractions in wastewater
S Vaillant1, M F Pouet, O Thomas
1Laboratoire Génie de l'Environnement Industriel, Ecole des Mines d'Alès, 6 Avenue de Clavières, Alès Cedex, France.
Abstract:
A better knowledge of colloidal and particulate matter of urban wastewater is necessary for the optimisation of the wastewater treatment. This paper presents a methodology based on the study of each granular fraction (settleable, supracolloidal, colloidal and soluble matter) separated by different techniques of liquid-solid separation and analysed by non specific parameters (chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, UV spectra). The application of this methodology to a storm event allows to explain the quality variation observed during this period.
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