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skimming tank [2 records]

Record 1 2004-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

A tank so designed that floating matter will rise and remain on the surface of the wastewater until removed, while the liquid discharges continuously under curtain walls or scum boards.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Bassin servant à l'élimination des matières par flottation et écumage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alcantarillas y drenaje
  • Tratamiento del agua
  • Tratamiento de aguas residuales
DEF

Tanque de eliminación de ciertos productos de las aguas residuales por formación de espumas.

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel

Spanish

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