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In which type of sedimentation, the flocculent suspension of the intermediate concentration takes place?

(a) Type I sedimentation

(b) Type II sedimentation

(c) Type III sedimentation

(d) Type IV sedimentation

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The question is from Types of Settling Tanks in section Sedimentation and Chemical Clarification of Environmental Engineering

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The correct choice is (c) Type III sedimentation

To explain I would say: In type III sedimentation, the inter-particle forces hold the particle together and the flocculent suspension of the intermediate concentration takes place.

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