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RECYCLED SLUDGE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The return of recycled sludge into the aeration tank can be carried out either through a specially designed sludge pump P or by return into the raw water pumping pit.

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)
  • recycled sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Le retour des boues recyclées dans le bassin d'aération peut être réalisé soit par une pompe à boues [...], soit par renvoi dans la fosse de pompage d'eau brute.

Key term(s)
  • boue recyclée

Spanish

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