Question

Evaluate flocculated and deflocculated systems. Formulate a comparison of three of the variables

Answer 1

Answer :

Flocculation :

It is one of the chemistry field, it is one of the process in which colloids comeout or separated from the suspension like a floc or flake, either spontaneously or by adding clearing agent.

In the flocculation system there is no formation of cake , because all flocs are there in the suspension.

Deflocculation :

In which particles of substances mixed with the fluid, but not dissolved.

Comparison of three of variables between flocculation and deflocculation systems :

1. The volume and rate of sedimentation is high in flocculation system than deflocculated system. In deflocculated system the volume and rate of sedimentation is low.

2. Flocculation is have floccules, and deflocculation is not have floccules.

3. The redistribution of sedimentation can easily done by agitation. But it is difficult in deflocculation.

4. Flocculation forms porous sediments and deflocculation forms non porous sediments.