Question

What is the largest portion of the sedimentation basin?

(a) Sludge zone

(b) Settling zone

(c) Inlet zone

(d) Outlet zone

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

The above asked question is from Mechanical Separation in section Mechanical Separation of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Settling zone

For explanation I would say: The settling zone is the largest portion of the sedimentation basin. This zone provides the area essential for the settling of the suspended particles.