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WASH-WATER DISCHARGE CHANNEL [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wash-water discharge channel
1, record 1, English, wash%2Dwater%20discharge%20channel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The surface water may be drained by filtration continued after cutting off the filter feed or by opening the drain valve on the wash-water discharge channel. 1, record 1, English, - wash%2Dwater%20discharge%20channel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- goulotte d'évacuation d'eau de lavage
1, record 1, French, goulotte%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27eau%20de%20lavage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- goulotte d'évacuation de l'eau de lavage 1, record 1, French, goulotte%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20de%20l%27eau%20de%20lavage
correct, feminine noun
- canal d'évacuation d'eau de lavage 1, record 1, French, canal%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27eau%20de%20lavage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vidange de la tranche d'eau supérieure peut s'effectuer par filtration avec arrêt de l'alimentation du filtre ou par ouverture de la vanne de mise à l'égout de la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage. 1, record 1, French, - goulotte%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27eau%20de%20lavage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-03-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drain valve
1, record 2, English, drain%20valve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The surface water may be drained by filtration continued after cutting off the filter feed or by opening the drain valve on the wash-water discharge channel. 1, record 2, English, - drain%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vanne de mise à l'égout
1, record 2, French, vanne%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9gout
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vidange de la tranche d'eau supérieure peut s'effectuer par filtration avec arrêt de l'alimentation du filtre ou par ouverture de la vanne de mise à l'égout de la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage. 1, record 2, French, - vanne%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9gout
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wash-water discharge trough 1, record 3, English, wash%2Dwater%20discharge%20trough
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For filters with a small surface area, the air is introduced under the floor by a branched header pipe. For larger filters, the air is introduced from a concrete channel under one of the wash-water discharge troughs. 1, record 3, English, - wash%2Dwater%20discharge%20trough
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- goulotte d'évacuation d'eau de lavage
1, record 3, French, goulotte%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27eau%20de%20lavage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les filtres de faible surface, l'air est réparti sous le plancher par un collecteur de soufflerie à pipes. Pour les filtres de plus grande dimension l'air est distribué à partir d'un canal en béton, situé sous une des goulottes d'évacuation d'eau de lavage. 1, record 3, French, - goulotte%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27eau%20de%20lavage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- branched header pipe
1, record 4, English, branched%20header%20pipe
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For filters with a small surface area, the air is introduced under the floor by a branched header pipe. For larger filters, the air is introduced from a concrete channel under one of the wash-water discharge troughs. 1, record 4, English, - branched%20header%20pipe
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- collecteur de soufflerie à pipes
1, record 4, French, collecteur%20de%20soufflerie%20%C3%A0%20pipes
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les filtres de faible surface, l'air est réparti sous le plancher par un collecteur de soufflerie à pipes. Pour les filtres de plus grande dimension l'air est distribué à partir d'un canal en béton, situé sous une des goulottes d'évacuation d'eau de lavage. 1, record 4, French, - collecteur%20de%20soufflerie%20%C3%A0%20pipes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scour air inlet pipe
1, record 5, English, scour%20air%20inlet%20pipe
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A large-section channel is located under the wash-water discharge channel. This is used to receive the filtrate during the filtration cycle and to distribute scour air and wash water during the wash cycle. These fluids are equally distributed by means of orifices throughout the entire length of the filter. Filtrate outlet pipes and wash-water and scour air inlet pipes discharge into this channel the sloping roof of which serves as a raft for the wash-water discharge channel equipped with its outlet valve located opposite the front of the filter. 1, record 5, English, - scour%20air%20inlet%20pipe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tuyauterie d'entrée d'air de lavage
1, record 5, French, tuyauterie%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20d%27air%20de%20lavage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage, se trouve placé un canal de large section servant en filtration à recueillir l'eau filtrée et, en lavage, à distribuer l'air et l'eau de lavage. Des orifices assurent une parfaite équirépartition de ces différents fluides sur toute la longueur du filtre. Les tuyauteries de sortie d'eau filtrée ainsi que d'entrée d'eau de lavage et d'air de lavage débouchent directement dans ce canal dont le toit en pente sert de radier à la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage équipée de sa vanne de départ située à l'opposé de la façade du filtre. 1, record 5, French, - tuyauterie%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20d%27air%20de%20lavage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- filtrate outlet pipe
1, record 6, English, filtrate%20outlet%20pipe
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A large-section channel is located under the wash-water discharge channel. This is used to receive the filtrate during the filtration cycle and to distribute scour air and wash-water during the wash cycle. These fluids are equally distributed by means of orifices throughout the entire length of the filter. Filtrate outlet pipes and wash-water and scour air inlet pipes discharge into this channel the sloping roof of which serves as a raft for the wash-water discharge channel equipped with its outlet valve located opposite the front of the filter. 1, record 6, English, - filtrate%20outlet%20pipe
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Traitement des eaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tuyauterie de sortie d'eau filtrée
1, record 6, French, tuyauterie%20de%20sortie%20d%27eau%20filtr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage, se trouve placé un canal de large section servant en filtration à recueillir l'eau filtrée et, en lavage, à distribuer l'air et l'eau de lavage. Des orifices assurent une parfaite équirépartition de ces différents fluides sur toute la longueur du filtre. Les tuyauteries de sortie d'eau filtrée ainsi que d'entrée d'eau de lavage et d'air de lavage débouchent directement dans ce canal dont le toit en pente sert de radier à la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage équipée de sa vanne de départ située à l'opposé de la façade du filtre. 1, record 6, French, - tuyauterie%20de%20sortie%20d%27eau%20filtr%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wash-water inlet pipe 1, record 7, English, wash%2Dwater%20inlet%20pipe
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A large-section channel is located under the wash-water discharge channel. This is used to receive the filtrate during the filtration cycle and to distribute scour air and wash water during the wash cycle. These fluids are equally distributed by means of orifices throughout the entire length of the filter. Filtrate outlet pipes and wash-water and scour air inlet pipes discharge into this channel the sloping roof of which serves as a raft for the wash-water discharge channel equipped with its outlet valve located opposite the front of the filter. 1, record 7, English, - wash%2Dwater%20inlet%20pipe
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tuyauterie d'entrée d'eau de lavage
1, record 7, French, tuyauterie%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20d%27eau%20de%20lavage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage, se trouve placé un canal de large section servant en filtration à recueillir l'eau filtrée et, en lavage, à distribuer l'air et l'eau de lavage. Des orifices assurent une parfaite équirépartition de ces différents fluides sur toute la longueur du filtre. Les tuyauteries de sortie d'eau filtrée ainsi que d'entrée d'eau de lavage et d'air de lavage débouchent directement dans ce canal dont le toit en pente sert de radier à la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage équipée de sa vanne de départ située à l'opposé de la façade du filtre. 1, record 7, French, - tuyauterie%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20d%27eau%20de%20lavage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- horizontal speed 1, record 8, English, horizontal%20speed
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The raw water, introduced through orifices located at the base of the "V" channel opposite the wash-water discharge channel, sweeps the surface and pushes the impurities towards the drain while eliminating any point at zero horizontal speed where detached particles might resettle. 1, record 8, English, - horizontal%20speed
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- vitesse horizontale
1, record 8, French, vitesse%20horizontale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'introduction d'eau à filtrer, par des trous pratiqués à la base de la goulotte en «V» située face à la goulotte d'évacuation de l'eau de lavage assure un balayage en surface qui pousse à l'égout les impuretés en éliminant tout point à vitesse horizontale nulle où les particules détachées pourraient redécanter. 1, record 8, French, - vitesse%20horizontale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- discharged
1, record 9, English, discharged
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] simultaneous backflow of air and water conveys the impurities to the surface, whence they are discharged by overflowing into the wash-water discharge channel. 1, record 9, English, - discharged
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- évacué
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9vacu%C3%A9
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le] retour conjoint d'air et d'eau amène [les] impuretés en surface d'où elles sont évacuées par débordement dans la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9vacu%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- single-compartment filter
1, record 10, English, single%2Dcompartment%20filter
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The single-compartment filter... comprises the V-shaped feed and sweep channel on one of its longer sides and the wash-water discharge channel, submerged during filtration, on the opposite side. 1, record 10, English, - single%2Dcompartment%20filter
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- filtre à simple cellule
1, record 10, French, filtre%20%C3%A0%20simple%20cellule
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les filtres à simple cellule [...] comportent sur l'une de leur longueur la goulotte en «V» d'alimentation et de balayage, et sur l'autre longueur la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage, goulotte novée en filtration. 1, record 10, French, - filtre%20%C3%A0%20simple%20cellule
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- resettle
1, record 11, English, resettle
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The raw water, introduced through orifices located at the base of the "V" channel opposite the wash-water discharge channel, sweeps the surface and pushes the impurities towards the drain while eliminating any point at zero horizontal speed where detached particles might resettle. 1, record 11, English, - resettle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- redécanter
1, record 11, French, red%C3%A9canter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'introduction d'eau à filtrer, par des trous pratiqués à la base de la goulotte en «V» située face à la goulotte d'évacuation de l'eau de lavage assure un balayage en surface qui pousse à l'égout les impuretés en éliminant tout point à vitesse horizontale nulle où les particules détachées pourraient redécanter. 1, record 11, French, - red%C3%A9canter
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- filter feed
1, record 12, English, filter%20feed
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The surface water may be drained by filtration continued after cutting off the filter feed or by opening the drain valve on the wash-water discharge channel. 1, record 12, English, - filter%20feed
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- alimentation du filtre
1, record 12, French, alimentation%20du%20filtre
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vidange de la tranche d'eau supérieure peut s'effectuer par filtration avec arrêt de l'alimentation du filtre ou par ouverture de la vanne de mise à l'égout de la goulotte d'évacuation des eaux de lavage. 1, record 12, French, - alimentation%20du%20filtre
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- double-compartment filter
1, record 13, English, double%2Dcompartment%20filter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The double-compartment filters... include two V-shaped channels and one central wash-water discharge channel. The two compartments, which are in communication through their surface and false bottoms, clog to exactly the same extent. 1, record 13, English, - double%2Dcompartment%20filter
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- filtre à double cellule
1, record 13, French, filtre%20%C3%A0%20double%20cellule
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les filtres à doubles cellules [...] comportent deux goulottes en V et une goulotte centrale d'évacuation des eaux de lavage. Les deux cellules, en communication par leur surface et par leurs faux fonds, sont assurées d'un encrassement identique. 1, record 13, French, - filtre%20%C3%A0%20double%20cellule
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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