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LOW-RATE ACTIVATED SLUDGES [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Treatment of ... effluents by means of low-rate activated sludge is very effective, since it prevents the development of the filamentous bacteria which block biological filters or impede clarification.

OBS

The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge.

Key term(s)
  • low-rate activated sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Le traitement de [...] rejets par boues activées à faible charge est très efficace, car on peut ainsi éviter le développement des bactéries filamenteuses qui bloque les lits bactériens ou gêne la clarification.

Key term(s)
  • boue activée à faible charge

Spanish

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