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MODIFIED AERATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1986-04-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- modified aeration
1, record 1, English, modified%20aeration
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A modification of the activated sludge process in which a shortened period of aeration (1.5 to 3 hours) is used with a reduced quantity of suspended solids (200 to 500 mg/1 MLSS) in the mixed liquor. Sludge settling is usually poor; high suspended solids concentration may be expected in effluent. 2, record 1, English, - modified%20aeration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aération tempérée
1, record 1, French, a%C3%A9ration%20temp%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modification du procédé de traitement par les boues activées dans laquelle on utilise une période d'aération plus courte (de 1 h 30 à 3 h) et une quantité réduite de matières solides en suspension dans le liquide mixte. 1, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9ration%20temp%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- modified aeration 1, record 2, English, modified%20aeration
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aération modifiée
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9ration%20modifi%C3%A9e
feminine 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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