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Question no. 6971

Effluent streams from electroplating operations containing oily residues are typically not treated using _____________________?

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Answer: A. Chemical coagulation

Explanation

Chemical coagulation is typically used for suspended and colloidal solids rather than oily residue separation, which relies on skimming.

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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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