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WHEELER BOTTOM [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2023-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

A type of rapid sand filter underdrainage system consisting of inverted conical or pyramidal openings in a concrete bottom; the openings are filled with heavy balls varying in diameter from 3 to 1.2 in.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Fond conique pour filtres rapides à sable, où le matériau filtrant repose sur des sphères en porcelaine de taille variable.

Spanish

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