Sludge Handling and Disposal

Course main Topics:

• Source of sludge and how solid substances are removed from wastewater.
• The final disposal of solid matters and its economy.
• Factors that affect the properties of sludge and types of sludge.
• Transportation and handling of sludge, pumping and types of pumps.
• Sludge concentration and types of beds used.
• Laboratory analysis and microscopic examination of sludge.
• Steps of dilution process, types of drying beds and uses.
• Safety precautions in transportation and handling of sludge.
• Chemical treatment and materials used.