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Specific resistance determinations were made using a 3uchner funnel apparatus to evaluate all of the above mentioned parameters. Also particle size analyses were performed on all sludges to investigate how particle size affected dewatering resistance and conditioner requirements, and also to investigate how MCRT affected particle size. All particle size determinations were made using a HIAC PC-320, twelve channel particle size analyzer. Results from the study revealed that plants can operate under extended aeration and still maintain good sludge dewatering characteristics. Likewise, by varying MCRT shifts in particle size distribution and corresponding changes in dewatering resistance were noted in the laboratory reactors. However, no optimum MCRT with respect to dewatering could be founded. 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Also particle size analyses were performed on all sludges to investigate how particle size affected dewatering resistance and conditioner requirements, and also to investigate how MCRT affected particle size. All particle size determinations were made using a HIAC PC-320, twelve channel particle size analyzer. Results from the study revealed that plants can operate under extended aeration and still maintain good sludge dewatering characteristics. Likewise, by varying MCRT shifts in particle size distribution and corresponding changes in dewatering resistance were noted in the laboratory reactors. However, no optimum MCRT with respect to dewatering could be founded. 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