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FIBER SLUDGES [1 record]

Record 1 2015-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

Sludge formed in the sedimentation basin as a part of the waste water treatment process in a pulp and paper mill.

OBS

The main component is pieces of wood fibres. The sludge can be dewatered and further processed into a 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)
  • fibre sludges
  • fiber sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

boue de fibre : Boue formée dans un bassin de sédimentation, au cours du traitement d'eaux usées biologiques des usines de pâtes et papiers.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • boue de fibre

Spanish

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