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COURBE SEDIMENTATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The sedimentation curve for the sludge is a good guide to the dimensioning of the thickening tank. This curve is plotted in the laboratory using a vessel of adequate size, fitted with a very slow stirring device if necessary. This curve represents the variation against time of the separation depth of the mass of sludge in the test tube ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

La courbe de sédimentation de la boue est un bon guide pour le dimensionnement de l'épaississeur. Celle-ci est établie en laboratoire en utilisant un récipient de dimension suffisante muni éventuellement d'un dispositif mécanique de brassage à très faible vitesse. Cette courbe traduit la variation, en fonction du temps de la hauteur de séparation de la masse de boues contenues dans l'éprouvette [...]

Spanish

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