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KNIFE EDGE FILTER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- filter cake
1, record 1, English, filter%20cake
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In vacuum filter operation, a rotary drum passes through a slurry tank in which solids are retained on the drum surface under applied vacuum.... a cake is built up and water is removed by filtration... At the end of the cycle, a knife edge scrapes the filter cake from the drum to a conveyor. 1, record 1, English, - filter%20cake
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gâteau de boues
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A2teau%20de%20boues
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- galette de boues 2, record 1, French, galette%20de%20boues
correct, feminine noun
- gâteau 3, record 1, French, g%C3%A2teau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boue partiellement déshydratée, devenue transportable par séchage sur toile ou tamis filtrant. 1, record 1, French, - g%C3%A2teau%20de%20boues
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gâteau de boue
- galette de boue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Electrical Power Supply
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knife edge filter 1, record 2, English, knife%20edge%20filter
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- filtre couteau
1, record 2, French, filtre%20couteau
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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