Published June 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Comparison between thermo balance and classic gravimetric method for determination of suspended solids in sludge from wastewater treatment plant

Creators

  • 1. Publiacqua, Area Trattamento Acque Reflue Ovest, PIstoia (Italy)

Description

In this paper two methods for determination of suspended solids in sludge from wastewater treatment plants (activated, thickened and dry, in a range from 0.1 to 20-25%) are compared. Results are similar from statistic point of view between classic gravimetric method and thermo balance method. However the later seems better for its rapid and easy execution.

Abstract (Italian)

Vengono messi a confronto due metodi per la determinazione della sostanza secca in fanghi provenienti da depuratori in un intervallo da circa 0,1 a 20-25%. I risultati evidenziamno valori statisticamente confrontabili tra il metodo gravimetrico e quello con termobilancia, che si dimostra quindi un'utile alternativa per rapidita e facilita di esecuzione.

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Italian)
Confronto tra metodi per la misura della sostanza secca

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Acqua e Aria. Ambiente Rifiuti
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 18-21
ISSN
1591-237X