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BOUES DECANTEURS PRIMAIRES [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Biomass Energy
CONT

... consideration will also be given to conversion process using certain pulp mill wastes, e.g. primary clarifier sludge, as raw materials.

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.

Key term(s)
  • primary clarifier sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Énergie de la biomasse
Key term(s)
  • boue de décanteurs primaires

Spanish

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