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MOBILE STREAM DIVERSION SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Pollution
  • Anti-pollution Measures
DEF

A system to divert streamflow past a point where a hazardous material which sinks or forms an insoluble precipitate on contact with water has been spilled. The system consists essentially of pumps and piping.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'eau
  • Mesures antipollution
DEF

dispositif permettant de détourner des eaux courantes de manière à éviter une zone où ont été déversées des matières dangereuses qui s'enfoncent ou forment un précipité insoluble au contact de l'eau. Le système se compose essentiellement de pompes et d'une tuyauterie.

Spanish

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