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Pretreatment Reduces Load on Main Processes
Author(s) -
Leidholdt Ralph
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1983.tb00125.x
Subject(s) - process (computing) , computer science , chemical process , process engineering , environmental science , engineering , chemical engineering , operating system
Pretreatment, defined as any physical, chemical, or mechanical process used on water prior to the main treatment process, can be used to reduce the load on the main treatment processes. This article discusses the four basic methods of pretreatment, namely screening, chemical treatment, presedimentation, and microstraining. Proper cleaning and maintenance should accompany any pretreatment process and accurate, up‐to‐date records should be kept.