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Sludge, or residual solids, is the end product of wastewater treatment, whether biological or physicalchemical treatment. Management and disposal of biological waste tamiu rev 499 3. The gases produced in this way are burned at high temperature 900 1200c by a fuel burner in the postcombustion chamber, using an excess of air to minimize smoke and. Click download or read online button to get waste treatment and disposal book now. Wastewater characteristics, treatment and disposal iwa publishing. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.
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