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Record 1 2008-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geology
CONT

Backwashing method envisages agitation of the formation in the vicinity of the tubewell to cause breakdown of bridging of sand particles thereby permitting them to be effectively washed out.

Key term(s)
  • back-washing method
  • back washing method

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
CONT

Le développement pneumatique utilise le même principe que le développement par pistonnage, en combinant l'action de flux et de reflux de l'aquifère autour de la crépine provoquée par les grands volumes d'air introduits dans le forage [...]

Spanish

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