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BIO-SLUDGES [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Biomass Energy
DEF

The sludge formed in the aeration basin during biological waste water treatment or biological treatment process and separated by sedimentation.

OBS

The sludge can be dewatered and further processed into solid biofuel.

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)
  • bio-sludges
  • biosludge
  • biosludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
  • Énergie de la biomasse
DEF

boue biologique : Boue formée dans un bassin d'aération, au cours du traitement d'eaux usées biologiques ou du traitement biologique d'eaux usées, et séparée par sédimentation.

OBS

La boue peut-être déshydratée, avant d'être de nouveau traitée pour être transformée en biocombustible solide.

Key term(s)
  • boue biologique

Spanish

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