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Volatile Solid Test

This document describes a test to calculate the total volatile solids in a water sample. The test involves weighing a crucible empty, with a dried sample, and with an ignited sample. The total solids and total volatile solids are then calculated based on the weight differences and sample volume. The sample was found to contain 8840 mg/l of total volatile solids. Volatile solids provide information about organic content and wastewater strength, with higher levels indicating stronger wastewater.

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Volatile Solid Test

This document describes a test to calculate the total volatile solids in a water sample. The test involves weighing a crucible empty, with a dried sample, and with an ignited sample. The total solids and total volatile solids are then calculated based on the weight differences and sample volume. The sample was found to contain 8840 mg/l of total volatile solids. Volatile solids provide information about organic content and wastewater strength, with higher levels indicating stronger wastewater.

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University of Sulaimani

College of Engineering
Water Resources Department

Test no.1

Total Volatile Solids

Prepared by: Sivar Rzgar


Group: B

Date: 24 – 10 – 2022
Table of Contents

 Introduction
 Aim of the test
 Apparatus
 Procedure
 Calculation
 Discussion

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Introduction

The term "volatile solids" refers to compounds that may easily transition
from the solid to the vapor phase without passing through the liquid
phase. The quantity of organic solids in water is often represented as
volatile solids, and have a crucial role in the treatment of wastewater and
water.
Volatile solids content in wastewater is frequently used to explain the
waste's durability. The strength of the effluent increases with the amount
of volatile solids present. If the considering that the majority of the
volatile solids in the wastewater are organic larger than it would be if the
sediments were removed from the wastewater treatment plant mostly
inorganic.

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Aim of the test

To calculate the amount of total volatile solids of the water sample.

Apparatus

1- Filter Paper
2- Crucible
3- Beaker
4- Weight Balance Machine
5- Standard Digital Oven
6- Muffle Furnace
7- Desiccator

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Procedure

1- The crucible's original dry weight was recorded. (W1)


2- A sample of the wastewater in the amount of 10 ml was collected.
3- The crucible with the sample inside.
4- Heated the crucible to a temperature of between 103 and 105 C.
5- In a desiccator, the sample was cooled to room temperature.
6- Crucible's dry weight was recorded. (W2)
7- Sample that had been dried in the oven was put in a muffle furnace
and ignited at 550°C.
8- In a desiccator, the sample was cooled to room temperature.
9- Crucible's Final Dry Weight was recorded. (W3)

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Calculation

W1 = Weight of empty crucible = 15.3461 g


W2 = Weight of empty crucible + Total solid after evaporation at 103 –
105 C = 15.4507 g
W3 = Weight of empty crucible + Total solid after ignited at 550 C =
15.4345 g
V or Volume of the sample = 10ml

𝑾𝟐 − 𝑾𝟏
Total Solids = × 𝟏𝟎𝟔
𝑽
𝑾𝟑 − 𝑾𝟏
Total Volatile Solids = Total Solids – ( × 𝟏𝟎𝟔 )
𝑽
(15.4507 − 15.3461)
Total Solids = × 106 = 10460 mg/l
10
(15.4345−15.3461)
Total Volatile Solids = 10460 – ( × 106 ) = 8840 mg/l
10

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Discussion

There are both organic and inorganic particles in the total solid in water.
In water, you can find organic materials like fibers, plants, and other
biological solids like bacteria and algae. Water contains inorganic
particles including clay, silt, trash, and other components of soil.
The quantity of suspended particulates reveals the degree of water
conditions. Water becomes more turbid as the reading increases. Solids
that burn or ignite at a temperature of 550°C are referred to as volatile
solids.
The strength of the waste is typically determined by the amount of
volatile substances present. The strength of wastewater increases with
the amount of volatile solids present.
Our sample has 8840 mg/l of total volatile solids, according to the data
collected.

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