EN 14701-4:2010
(Main)Characterization of sludges - Filtration properties - Part 4: Determination of the drainability of flocculated sludges
Characterization of sludges - Filtration properties - Part 4: Determination of the drainability of flocculated sludges
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of drainability of flocculated sludges. It is applicable to sludge and sludge suspensions from:
a) storm water handling;
b) urban wastewater collecting systems;
c) urban wastewater treatment plants;
d) treating industrial wastewater similar to urban wastewater (as defined in Directive 91/271/EEC);
e) water supply treatment plants.
This method is also applicable to sludge suspensions from other origin.
Charakterisierung von Schlämmen — Filtrationseigenschaften — Teil 4: Bestimmung der Entwässerbarkeit geflockter Schlämme
Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Entwässerbarkeit geflockter Schlämme fest. Das
Dokument gilt für Schlämme und Schlammsuspensionen aus folgenden Bereichen:
a) Behandlung von Regenwasser;
b) Kanalisationssysteme für kommunales Abwasser;
c) Anlagen für die Behandlung von kommunalem Abwasser;
d) Behandlung von industriellem Abwasser, die auf ähnliche Weise erfolgt wie die von kommunalem
Abwasser (wie in der Richtlinie 91/271/EWG festgelegt);
e) Wasseraufbereitungsanlagen.
Dieses Verfahren ist auch auf Schlammsuspensionen anderer Herkunft anwendbar.
Caractérisation des boues - Propriétés de filtration - Partie 4: Détermination de l'aptitude à l'égouttage des boues floculées
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de l'aptitude à l'égouttage des boues
floculées. Elle s'applique aux boues et aux suspensions concentrées issues :
a) de la collecte des eaux pluviales ;
b) de systèmes de collecte des eaux usées urbaines ;
c) de stations d'épuration des eaux usées urbaines ;
d) de l'épuration des eaux usées industrielles semblables aux eaux usées urbaines (définie dans la
Directive 91/271/CEE) ;
e) d'usines de production d'eau potable.
Cette méthode s'applique aussi aux suspensions concentrées d’origines différentes.
Karakterizacija blata - Lastnosti filtriranja - 4. del: Določevanje prepustnosti kosmičenega blata
Ta evropski standard opredeljuje metodo za določevanje prepustnosti kosmičnega blata. Velja za blato in suspenzije blata iz: a) ravnanja z vodo ob neurjih; b) urbanih sistemov zbiranja odpadne vode; c) čistilnih naprav za odpadno vodo; d) obravnavanja industrijske odpadne vode na podoben način kot urbane odpadne vode (kot je opredeljeno v Direktivi 91/271/EGS); čistilnih naprav za sistem oskrbe z vodo. Ta metoda se uporablja tudi za suspenzije blata drugih izvorov.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 12-Jan-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 308 - Characterization of sludges
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 308/WG 1 - Characterization methods
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 19-Dec-2018
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 12832:1999 - Characterization of sludges - Utilization and disposal of sludges - Vocabulary - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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EN 14701-4:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Characterization of sludges - Filtration properties - Part 4: Determination of the drainability of flocculated sludges". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of drainability of flocculated sludges. It is applicable to sludge and sludge suspensions from: a) storm water handling; b) urban wastewater collecting systems; c) urban wastewater treatment plants; d) treating industrial wastewater similar to urban wastewater (as defined in Directive 91/271/EEC); e) water supply treatment plants. This method is also applicable to sludge suspensions from other origin.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of drainability of flocculated sludges. It is applicable to sludge and sludge suspensions from: a) storm water handling; b) urban wastewater collecting systems; c) urban wastewater treatment plants; d) treating industrial wastewater similar to urban wastewater (as defined in Directive 91/271/EEC); e) water supply treatment plants. This method is also applicable to sludge suspensions from other origin.
EN 14701-4:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.20 - Liquid wastes. Sludge. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14701-4:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14701-4:2018, EN 14742:2015, EN ISO 11465:2025, EN 12832:1999, EN ISO 13628-15:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Charakterisierung von Schlämmen - Filtrationseigenschaften - Teil 4: Bestimmung der Entwässerbarkeit geflockter SchlämmeCaractérisation des boues - Propriétés de filtration - Partie 4: Détermination de l'aptitude a l'égouttage des boues floculéesCharacterization of sludges - Filtration properties - Part 4: Determination of the drainability of flocculated sludges13.030.20Liquid wastes. SludgeICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14701-4:2010SIST EN 14701-4:2010en,fr,de01-julij-2010SIST EN 14701-4:2010SLOVENSKI
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EN 14701-4
January 2010 ICS 13.030.20 English Version
Characterization of sludges - Filtration properties - Part 4: Determination of the drainability of flocculated sludges
Caractérisation des boues - Propriétés de filtration - Partie 4: Détermination de l'aptitude à l'égouttage des boues floculées
Charakterisierung von Schlämmen - Filtrationseigenschaften - Teil 4: Bestimmung der Entwässerbarkeit geflockter Schlämme This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 November 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Typical gravity drainage cell . 9Annex B (informative)
Quantity of sludge in a gravity belt filtration . 10Annex C (informative)
Results of validation trials . 11Bibliography . 15 SIST EN 14701-4:2010
Filtration properties, consists of the following parts: Part 1: Capillary suction time (CST) Part 2: Determination of the specific resistance to filtration Part 3: Determination of the compressibility According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 14701-4:2010
a) storm water handling; b) urban wastewater collecting systems; c) urban wastewater treatment plants; d) treating industrial wastewater similar to urban wastewater (as defined in Directive 91/271/EEC); e) water supply treatment plants. This method is also applicable to sludge suspensions from other origin. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 872, Water quality — Determination of suspended solids — Method by filtration through glass fibre filters EN 12832:1999, Characterization of sludges — Utilization and disposal of sludges — Vocabulary EN 12880, Characterization of sludges — Determination of dry residue and water content CEN/TR 14742, Characterization of sludges — Laboratory chemical conditioning procedure 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12832:1999 and the following apply. 3.1 drainability ability of treated sludge to separate from sludge liquor by gravity filtration 3.2 flocculation coagulation by means of inorganic or organic flocculants (polyelectrolytes) 4 Sludge conditioning For flocculation, the sludge shall be sampled already flocculated or mixed with flocculant in repeatable and quantified conditions according to CEN/TR 14742 for a laboratory preparation. SIST EN 14701-4:2010
d) Record the cumulative mass of filtrate collected over time every 0,5 s at least during the first 30 s. e) Stop the test when the mass of filtrate to initial mass of sludge ratio is constant to within 0,1 g or after 10 min. f) Measure the concentration of suspended solids in the filtrate (see EN 872) and the wet and dry mass of the sludge retained on the filter medium (see EN 12880). g) Repeat steps a) to f) for at least twice if repeatability measurements are needed. SIST EN 14701-4:2010
()tfMM=0 where M is the mass of filtrate, in grams (g); M0 is the initial mass of sludge, in grams (g); t is the time of experiment, in seconds (s). Record the following data obtained for each test: a) Adimensional mass of filtrate recovered at t = 30 s, t = 90 s and at the end of the test; b) Time necessary to collect a volume of filtrate corresponding to 50 % of the water content of the sludge; c) Dryness of the cake retained on the filtering medium; d) Dry mass of suspended solids per unit volume of filtrate. NOTE The optimal operating conditions of the drainage process are those for which the drainage is the fastest to remo
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