Abstract / scope
This method gives a standardized procedure for the conditioning operation when selecting a conditioning product at laboratory scale and also for the production of flocculated thickened sludge for subsequent dewatering tests.
This document provides a method for laboratory chemical conditioning of sludge.
The method applies to sludges and suspensions from:
— storm water handling;
— urban wastewater collecting systems;
— urban wastewater treatment plants;
— industrial wastewater that has been treated similarly to urban wastewater;
— water supply plants.
This document is applicable to all sludge that can have similar environmental or health impacts, or both, with exclusion of hazardous sludge from industry and dredged sludge.