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SLUDGE THICKENING ZONE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

In the case of hindered settling in a tube of adequate height and diameter, usually four phases can be seen: clarification zone where the liquid is clear; ... sludge thickening zone in which the level rises rapidly before it decreases slowly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Traitement des eaux
CONT

Quand on réalise une décantation en piston dans un tube de hauteur et de diamètre suffisants, on observe généralement l'apparition de quatre zones : zone de clarification où le liquide est clair; [...] zone d'épaississement des boues dont le niveau augmente rapidement avant de diminuer lentement.

Spanish

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