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Which of the following has a minimum detention period?

(a) Sludge digestion tank

(b) Primary sedimentation

(c) Skimming tank

(d) Oxidation pond

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

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The correct answer is (c) Skimming tank

Easiest explanation: The skimming tank has a minimum detention period with a value of 3  minutes.

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