CEN/TR 16456:2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Description and features of thickening/dewatering systems
5 Conditioning
6 Parameters/Methods for the evaluation of sludge thickenability
  or dewaterability
7 Critical parameters for sizing and optimisation of
  thickening/dewatering systems
8 Operational and economic aspects of thickening/dewatering
  systems
9 Conclusions
Annex A (informative) - Environmental checklist
Bibliography

This CEN Technical Report describes good practice for sludge dewatering and belongs to a series on sludge management options. It gives guidance on technical and operational aspects of:-conditioning, thickening and dewatering processes.Drying, which is another water content reduction process, is not dealt with in this document, but in CEN/TR 15473, Characterization of sludges - Good practice for sludges drying. This report is applicable for sludges from:-urban wastewater treatment plants;-treatment plants for industrial wastewater similar to urban wastewater; -water supply treatment plants.This document may be applicable to sludges of other origin.