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DISK FILTER [3 records]

Record 1 2002-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
DEF

Continuous dewatering filter in which the membrane (filter-cloth) is stretched on segments of a disc. These discs rotate through tank of slurry. Vacuum inside the disc draws liquid through to discharge, the solids forming a cake which is lifted clear and separately discharged.

Key term(s)
  • rotary vacuum disc filter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
DEF

Filtre à vide dont les surfaces filtrantes sont constituées par une série de disques divisés en éléments et tournant autour de leur axe.

OBS

«filtre rotatif» : Improprement utilisé pour désigner un filtre à vide à disques ou à tambour.

Key term(s)
  • filtre à disque
  • filtre rotatif à disque

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingenieria química
  • Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
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Record 2 1989-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Papermaking Machines
Key term(s)
  • disc thickener
  • disc filter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à papier
DEF

Type d'épaississeur vide constitué de disques aspirants filtrants qui tournent dans un cuvier rempli de pâte.

Spanish

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Record 3 1987-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Household Appliances
OBS

For an automatic coffeemaker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Petits appareils ménagers

Spanish

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