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RAW SLUDGES [1 record]

Record 1 2015-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

The sludge removed from primary sedimentation tanks.

OBS

It may include primary sludge, co-settled with recycled secondary sludge.

OBS

The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge.

OBS

raw sludge: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • raw sludges
  • undigested sludges
  • fresh sludges
  • green sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Boues retirées de réservoirs de sédimentation primaire.

OBS

Cela peut inclure les boues primaires, codécantées avec des boues secondaires recyclées.

OBS

boues brutes : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • boue brute
  • boue fraîche

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de aguas residuales
DEF

Lodo retirado de los tanques de sedimentación primaria.

OBS

Puede incluir lodo primario, co-decantado con lodo secundario reciclado.

OBS

Lodo recién decantado en los estanques de sedimentación, que ha de ser retirado antes de que se descomponga.

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