对聚合物在混凝、沉淀、过滤和污泥调理方面的性能评估方法进行了研究，包括文献综述，以及对一些候选方法和相关变量的实验室和工厂比较。给出了各种罐试验变化、小规模过滤方法、脱水性试验和其他技术的比较结果。在本研究期间，制定了一份程序手册，用于选择水处理应用的最佳聚合物和剂量。包括81个参考文献、表格和图表。

An investigation of methods for the evaluation of polymer performance in coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and sludge conditioning involved a literature review as well as laboratory and inplant comparisons of a number of candidate methods and associated variables. Results are given for the comparison of numerous jar-test variations, small-scale filtration methods, dewaterability tests, and other techniques. A procedures manual was developed during this study for use in the selection of optimal polymers and doses for water treatment applications. Includes 81 references, tables, figures.