Question 1       

Discuss the physical and chemical characteristics of sludge and other solids produced during wastewater treatment operations. Be sure and provide additional focus on digested primary sludge and anticipated heavy metal content in sludge.
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n Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2       

Discuss the available technologies for dewatering sludge. Be sure and describe the benefits and limitations of belt filter presses compared to recessed plate filter presses.
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n Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

Question 3       

Discuss the reason for creating cake in the system. Be sure and discuss the concepts of sludge conditioning as a means of total solids removal from the waste stream.
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n Your response should be at least 200 words in length. 

 Question 4       

Discuss the sources of sludge and other solids from conventional wastewater treatment systems.
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n Your response should be at least 200 words in length.