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TI 11M12A01-01E
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4. Applications
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c) Aeration tank
In one type of sludge processing, oxygen gas is introduced into the processing tanks to maintain
the dissolved oxygen concentration in the sludge liquid at a proper level. Efficiency is checked by
measuring the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas from the processing tank.
T0417.EPS
Sample point
Exhaust line
System type
L2, L3
Detector
D1
Objective
Efficiency monitoring & alarm
F0417.EPS
Activated Sludge Processing Facility
(Surface Aeration System Aeration Tank)
Control Valve
Oxygen
Waste Water
Returned
Sludge
Agitator
Gas Recycle Compressor
Mixed
Liquids
Exhaust
Aeration tank
Temperature: Normal temperature
Pressure: 0 to 1 kPa
Concentration: Approximately 50% O
2
(0 to 100% range)
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