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VISCOUS SLUDGES [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Although conveyor belts are commonly used, viscous sludge can be pumped through pipes over short distances, using eccentric rotor positive displacement pumps, possibly equipped with charging lines.

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)
  • viscous sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Si la manutention par tapis transporteur est généralement la solution la plus courante, les boues visqueuses peuvent être transférées par tuyauterie sur de petites distances au moyen de pompes volumétriques à rotor excentré, éventuellement équipées de gaveurs.

Key term(s)
  • boue visqueuse

Spanish

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