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The detention period of detritus tank is ____________

(a) 40 seconds

(b) 1 minute

(c) 3 minute

(d) 1 hour

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This key question is from Grit Chambers, Tanks and Vacuum Floatation in section Unit Operations for Wastewater Treatment, Preliminary Treatment of Environmental Engineering

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Right choice is (c) 3 minute

The explanation: The detention period of detritus tank is 3 minutes. It is used to remove the grit present in the wastewater.

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