Coagulation and Flocculation processes are used to:
a. Decrease water temperature
b. Soften water
c. Separate suspended solids from the water
d. Remove residual chlorine
Most suspended particles possess a:
a. Negative charge
b. Positive charge
c. None of the above
Coagulants are added to neutralize the charge carried by
suspended solids:
a. True
b. False
Flocculation is a:
a. Slow mix process
b. Rapid mix process
c. Takes from 1-4 minutes
d. None of the above
The flocculation process produces:
a. Microflocs
b. Pinflocs
c. None of the above
Design contact times for the flocculation process range
from:
a. 15 minutes to 1 hour or more
b. 1 - 4 hours
c. 1 - 3 minutes
d. Over 12 hours
Sedimentation basins:
a. Are used in conventional treatment plants
b. Settle out the flocs
c. Proceed filtration
d. All of the above
Retention Time = GMP Flow
Basin Volume
a. True
b. False
Combination treatment units incorporate:
a. Coagulation
b. Flocculation
c. Sedimentation
d. All of the above
Inorganic
coagulants are the most expensive alternative:
a. True
b. False
Polymers do not consume alkalinity:
a. True
b. False
Polymers
must be approved for potable water use by the regulating agency:
a. True
b. False
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