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Testing of Commercial Defoamant to Control Anaerobic Digester ...

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Frothing Potential TestsA visual inspection <strong>of</strong> the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> FC Rel defoamantdetermined using a froth potential test Determined dosingFroth Potential <strong>Testing</strong>: Graduated cylinders with fine bubble diffusers connected <strong>to</strong> air flowregula<strong>to</strong>rs Froth samples (activated sludge or anaerobic digester sludge) Samples tested with various doses <strong>of</strong> defoamant Height <strong>of</strong> froth recorded initially, after 30-min <strong>of</strong> aeration, and after 1-min <strong>of</strong> settlingFoaming potential determined based on ratio <strong>of</strong> foam produced<strong>to</strong> the initial liquid height

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