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FILTRABILITY [1 record]

Record 1 2015-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Water Pollution
DEF

An indication of the ease with which the liquid can be separated from the solids by filtration.

CONT

Where sludge samples are available prior to design and installation, it is advantageous to test sludge filterability in the laboratory. The Buchner funnel method consists of pouring a chemically conditioned sludge sample into a filter-paper-lined funnel and dewatering under vacuum. With this procedure, it is possible to predict suitability of a sludge for filtration and applicability of certain chemicals ...

OBS

Relating to sludge processing.

OBS

filterability; filtrability: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Génie chimique
  • Pollution de l'eau
DEF

Indication de la facilité avec laquelle le liquide peut être séparé des solides par filtration.

OBS

Rapporte au traitement des boues.

OBS

filtrabilité : terme et définition normalisés par ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
  • Ingenieria química
  • Contaminación del agua
DEF

Indicación de la facilidad con la que el líquido se puede separar de los sólidos por filtración.

OBS

[Relacionado al] procesamiento del lodo.

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