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SIPHON NECK [2 records]

Record 1 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Simply by controlling the positive or negative pressure in the siphon neck it is possible to vary the by-passed flow and to regulate the water level ahead of the siphon in the channel feeding the primary settling tanks or aerating tanks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Par simple commande de la pression ou de la dépression régnant au col du siphon, il est possible de faire varier le débit by-passé, de réguler le plan d'eau à l'amont du siphon, dans le canal d'alimentation des décanteurs primaires ou des bassins d'aération.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

A vacuum gauge in the siphon neck indicates the head loss across the filter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Un vacuomètre placé au col du siphon indique la perte de charge du filtre.

Spanish

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