In technical contexts like chemical engineering or material science, (or total solids) refers to the percentage of non-volatile material remaining after a substance—such as paint, glue, or sludge—has been dried to a constant weight. Key Concepts and Measurement
: Total solids (TS) are used to determine sludge dry weight and affect the efficiency of processes like anaerobic digestion or biohydrogen production.
Total solids content = dry matter (DM) - SUEZ water handbook
