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LOSS-OF-HEAD GAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

A gage on a rapid sand filter, which indicates the loss of head involved in the filtering operation, and enables the operator to ascertain the need for filter washing. Some gages are of the indicating-recording type.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Manomètre installé sur un filtre rapide à sable, indiquant la perte de charge durant la filtration. Il signale ainsi à l'opérateur le moment où il doit laver le filtre.

Spanish

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