Question

How many types of sedimentation tanks are there on the basis of the method of operation?

(a) 2

(b) 3

(c) 4

(d) 5

This question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

I'd like to ask this question from Types of Settling Tanks in chapter Sedimentation and Chemical Clarification of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) 2

To explain: There are two types of sedimentation tanks on the basis of the method of operation, namely Fill and draw type and Continuous flow type.