Calculate Total Solids in Wastewater | Moisture Analysis
Application Method

Calculate Total Solids in Wastewater

Application Method

with Moisture Analysis

Determine total solids in the wastewater treatment process
Determine total solids in the wastewater treatment process

Total solids in wastewater have to be measured to optimally monitor the operational efficiency of wastewater treatment facilities. Total solids in wastewater reflect the conditions in the tanks, define the optimal dosing of polymer for dewatering and are important for trucking and invoicing of biosolids.

This application note illustrates the fast determination of total solids
in wastewater treatment plants with the METTLER TOLEDO HC103 Moisture Analyzer:

  • Fast determination of total solids and total suspended solids in wastewater treatment plants
  • HC103 moisture analyzer for optimal dewatering of digested sludge
  • How to use the HC103 moisture analyzer for fast and easy moisture content determination
  • Methods for total solids and total suspended solids in sludges

Download the free wastewater application note and learn why it is important
to measure moisture content and how you can improve your efficiency with
a METTLER TOLEDO moisture analyzer.

 

Preview the Application Note about Measuring Total Solids in Wastewater:

Introduction

Up-to-date and precise knowledge of Total Solids (TS) is a key driver for operational efficiency of wastewater treatment facilities. Total Solids in wastewater reflect the conditions in the tanks, define the optimal dosing of polymer for dewatering and are important for trucking and invoicing of biosolids.

Fast Determination of Total Solids and Total Suspended Solids in Wastewater Treatment Plants

Typical measurement points for Total Solids (rsp. Total Suspended Solids, TSS) in wastewater treatment facilities are primary sludge (1), activated sludge (2), digested sludge (3) and dewatered sludge (4).

Determination of total solids in wastewater

HC103 Moisture Analyzer for Optimal Dewatering of Digested Sludge

The cost of sludge concentration and disposal has one of the largest impacts on wastewater treatment plants. Optimal dosage of polymer and precise adjustment and control of dewatering equipment (e.g. belt press, centrifuge) is crucial for cost efficient operation. The HC103 moisture analyzer can be used to support efficient and fast determination of solids in wastewater.

How to Use the HC103 Moisture Analyzer for Fast and Easy Determination of Total Solids

With the example of dewatered sludge it is demonstrated how easy and fast you get results for your sample. A correlation of the moisture analyzer results versus the drying oven method is done proving that the HC103 moisture analyzers provides good repeatability and results matching the results from the official method drying oven.

Methods for Total Solids in Sludges and Total Suspended Solids

Benefit from our methods and tips and tricks for determination of total solids in wastewater or total suspended solids. These methods are applicable for various sludges such as activated sludge, digested sludge, dewatered sludge and primary sludge.