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AEROBIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aerobic wastewater treatment
1, record 1, English, aerobic%20wastewater%20treatment
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Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aerobic waste water treatment 2, record 1, English, aerobic%20waste%20water%20treatment
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- aerobic biological treatment 3, record 1, English, aerobic%20biological%20treatment
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- biological aerobic treatment 4, record 1, English, biological%20aerobic%20treatment
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- aerobic treatment 1, record 1, English, aerobic%20treatment
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is aerobic wastewater treatment? Aerobic treatment of wastewater is a biological process that uses oxygen to break down organic contaminants and other pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorous. Oxygen is continuously mixed into the wastewater or sewage by a mechanical aeration device, such as an air blower or compressor. Aerobic microorganisms then feed on the wastewater's organic matter, converting it into carbon dioxide and biomass which can be removed. 1, record 1, English, - aerobic%20wastewater%20treatment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traitement aérobie des eaux usées
1, record 1, French, traitement%20a%C3%A9robie%20des%20eaux%20us%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traitement biologique aérobie 2, record 1, French, traitement%20biologique%20a%C3%A9robie
correct, masculine noun
- traitement aérobie biologique 1, record 1, French, traitement%20a%C3%A9robie%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
- traitement aérobie 3, record 1, French, traitement%20a%C3%A9robie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un traitement biologique aérobie, les eaux usées chargées en matières organiques sont mises en contact avec des microorganismes en présence d'oxygène. 2, record 1, French, - traitement%20a%C3%A9robie%20des%20eaux%20us%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerobic wastewater treatment system
1, record 2, English, aerobic%20wastewater%20treatment%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aerobic waste water treatment system 2, record 2, English, aerobic%20waste%20water%20treatment%20system
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- aerobic treatment system 3, record 2, English, aerobic%20treatment%20system
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Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An aerobic wastewater treatment system is specifically designed and engineered for the treatment of wastewater. The treatment is achieved by microbes which oxidize and decompose the organic compounds in the presence of oxygen. 4, record 2, English, - aerobic%20wastewater%20treatment%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Common components of aerobic wastewater treatment systems include clarifiers, aeration tanks, bioreactors and settling tanks. 5, record 2, English, - aerobic%20wastewater%20treatment%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de traitement aérobie
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20a%C3%A9robie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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