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1. Flocculation and Jar Testing in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Flocculation is a process for separating dispersed particles in a fluid by adding a flocculating agent. The flocculating agent, typically a chemical substance, induces particle aggregation, forming larger and more easily separable aggregates. Flocculation is essential in a wide range of applications, especially within wastewater treatment plants, where it is used to remove suspended particles from water and improve its quality. This test allows the operator to determine the optimal dosage of coagulants and flocculants needed to effectively remove particles and suspended pollutants.
2. Leaching Test and Heavy Metal Detection
Leaching testing is a method used to determine the quantity of a solute that can be released from a solid into a solvent. The test involves agitating the solid in the solvent for a defined period and then measuring the solute's concentration dissolved in the solvent. Specifically, leaching tests can be used to detect harmful substances in aqueous solutions by using acetic acid as the solvent, as it can dissolve a wide range of heavy metals.