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SLUDGE DIGESTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Sludge digestion is a biological process in which organic solids are decomposed into stable substances. Digestion reduces the total mass of solids, destroys pathogens, and makes it easier to dewater or dry the sludge. Digested sludge is inoffensive, having the appearance and characteristics of a rich potting soil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Transformation de la matière organique des boues résiduaires par action bactérienne.

Key term(s)
  • digestion de la boue

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de aguas residuales
DEF

Conjunto de fermentaciones que destruyen la materia orgánica de los lodos de una planta depuradora.

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