Primary Treatment Practice Questions for Level 4 · Expert

1. Question 1

   Two clarifiers normally receive 50% of plant flow each. During a four-hour sludge-pump repair, Clarifier 1 must be reduced to 30% of normal plant flow. Clarifier 2 can accept 10% more plant flow, and influent can be reduced by 10%. Which plan meets all three limits?

   1. Route 90% total as 30% to C1 and 60% to C2
   2. Keep total flow and shift 20% to Clarifier 2
   3. Reduce influent 20% and leave the flow split equal
   4. Shift all Clarifier 1 flow to Clarifier 2
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   Answer: A. Route 90% total as 30% to C1 and 60% to C2

2. Question 2

   Primary effluent TSS rises only during the first hour of morning flow. Blanket depth stays normal, sludge pumps meet capacity, and influent sampling shows a short surge of fine solids. A polymer trial improves capture but also increases primary-sludge mass by 25%, leaving little digester reserve. What is the best next evaluation?

   1. Make the polymer dose permanent through all daily flow periods
   2. Stop primary sludge withdrawal during the morning surge
   3. Test surge-paced feed against solids capacity
   4. Raise the blanket limit to store the fine solids
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   Answer: C. Test surge-paced feed against solids capacity

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