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EXTENDED AERATION SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 1986-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
OBS

extended aeration: a modification of the activated sludge process which provides for aerobic sludge digestion within the aeration system. The process includes the stabilization of organic matter under aerobic conditions and disposal of the gaseous end products into the air. Effluent contains finely divided suspended matter and soluble matter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Système d'épuration des eaux usées, utilisant au maximum l'activité des micro-organismes grâce à une aération poussée.

Spanish

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