TUTORIAL (3) WATER-TREATMENT PROCESSES: THEORY CHE332

This tutorial covers Chapter 3 of CHE332 course. Answer all questions. Please submit within
ONE week after this tutorial has been reviewed to your respective lecturer.

Question 1

The most common method used to remove particles and a portion of dissolved organic matter
is a combination of coagulation and flocculation followed by sedimentation/or filtration.

i) Define the coagulation and flocculation process. (4 marks)

ii) List the coagulants that commonly used in the field. (6 marks)

Question 2

Solid can be dispersed in water in both suspended and dissolved forms. Discuss in detailed the impact
of suspended solid to water quality and source of pollutants.
(4 marks)

Question 3

Explain about the sources, impacts and measurement of suspended solids.

(5 marks)