Dorr thickener is an equipment used for___________________?
Correct answer: B. Sedimentation
- A. Classification
- B. Sedimentation
- C. Clarification
- D. Leaching
Explanation
A Dorr thickener is a continuous settling tank in which suspended solids settle under gravity and are withdrawn as a concentrated underflow. It is therefore primarily classified as sedimentation equipment.
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