Lime slurry level
In terms of annual tonnage, lime ranks first among water treatment chemicals. Lime is used for pH adjustment, phosphate removal, sludge and biosolids conditioning, and in association with other chemicals for precipitation. Lime is initially mixed with water in lime slakers to form a slurry referred to as slake lime. The slake lime is then added to raw water for formulation under carefully controlled conditions.
Challenge
Often contained in an agitated tank, lime slurry is slightly abrasive, and can be corrosive depending upon the other chemicals involved. Contact level sensing should use single rod probes to avoid media buildup.
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Splitter box level
Wastewater treatment facilities with a large number of primary clarifiers often employ a concrete tank with chambers and gates known as a splitter box, or distribution box, to split the influent flow into multiple streams that are routed into the bank of clarifiers. A similar device may also be used to split mixed liquor flows between secondary clarifiers.
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