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CONVENTIONAL TYPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
CONT

The term conventional type is used to designate the ... type ... which does not employ a sludge blanket ... but allows the sludge to settle on the bottom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
CONT

Les appareils [décanteurs] sont dits «à courant de densité» quand on oblige les boues à se concentrer au fond de l'appareil.

Spanish

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