Question

Anaerobic sludge digesters and inoculums are part and parcel of _____________.

• A. Primary sluge
• B. Activated sludge
• C. BOD
• D. FIocs

Answer 1

The correct option is A Primary sluge

Anaerobic digestion is a collection of a process by which microorganism break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen and some of these processes are used in the waste Industries to manage the waste. Primary sludge is a result of the capture of suspended solids and organics materials. In the primary process of waste management, the material is treated in a variety of ways. During the biological treatment of the waste a part of activated sludge is used as inoculum and they are passed into the last tank which is known as anaerobic sludge digester. The microorganism present in the sludge gets killed.

So, the correct option is 'Primary sludge'.