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SIPHON REGULATION [2 records]

Record 1 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The siphon regulation system ... the flow-rate through which can be varied by varying the flow of air entering the top of the siphon. This influent air is controlled automatically by a partialisation box ... of great mechanical simplicity; the float on the box detects the water level to be maintained constant on the filter and allows air to enter as a function of this level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Le siphon-régulateur [...] dont on fait varier le débit par une plus ou moins grande entrée d'air à sa partie supérieure. Cette entrée d'air est commandée automatiquement par une boîte de partialisation [...] d'une grande simplicité mécanique, dont le flotteur détecte le plan d'eau à maintenir constant sur le filtre et laisse entrer une quantité d'air fonction de ce niveau.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Regulating siphons. With this method, the flow of water can be regulated without any mechanical obstruction or valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Les siphons de régulation. Ces dispositifs permettent de réguler un débit d'eau sans aucune obstruction mécanique, sans vanne.

Spanish

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