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SCRUBBER SLUDGE [2 records]

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Record 1 2024-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

Solid waste management coal ash and scrubber sludge are the two main types of solid wastes produced as coal combustion byproducts.

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)
  • scrubber sludges
  • scrubbing sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Installation de traitement pour cendres sèches, boues de lavage, boues d'hydroxyde de métal, déchets de sablage et d'autres produits.

OBS

boue de lavage : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • boues de lavage

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de los desechos
OBS

lodo de lavado; lodo de depuración: designaciones utilizadas generalmente en plural.

Key term(s)
  • lodos de lavado
  • lodos de depuración
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Record 2 2001-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Process residues consist of grits from the reactor, calcium chloride and particulate sludge from the scrubber, and condensed water sludge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Les résidus du procédé sont des matériaux grossiers, les boues de chlorure de calcium du laveur et les boues des eaux condensées.

Spanish

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