A primary sedimentation sludge has a moisture content of 95% and 65% of the dry solids ar volatile. The specific gravity of the volatile solids and that of the fixed solids are 1.00 and 2.2 respectively. What is specific gravity of the total dry solids?

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A primary sedimentation sludge has a moisture content of 95% and 65% of the dry solids are
volatile. The specific gravity of the volatile solids and that of the fixed solids are 1.00 and 2.2
respectively. What is specific gravity of the total dry solids?
Transcribed Image Text:A primary sedimentation sludge has a moisture content of 95% and 65% of the dry solids are volatile. The specific gravity of the volatile solids and that of the fixed solids are 1.00 and 2.2 respectively. What is specific gravity of the total dry solids?
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