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Question
Explain the function of “anaerobic sludge digester” in a sewage treatment plant.
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Solution
An anaerobic sludge digester is a large tank where the anaerobic bacteria digest the bacteria and fungi in the sludge and produce a mixture of gases such as methane, H2S and CO2.
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