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AIR LIFT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fixed bacterium
1, record 1, English, fixed%20bacterium
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The BIOLIFTTM process uses the technique of fixed bacteria on a fluidized bed. The purifying biomass is caught on grains of sand which are maintained in fluidization by an upward air flow. The reactor is situated downstream of an activated sludge tank and ensures nitrification of the effluent. At its outlet a recirculation loop channels some of the mixed liquor back to the activated sludge tank-head where the nitrates are broken down into gaseous nitrogen (denitrification). The remaining mixed liquor is channelled towards the clarification stage where the purified water is separated from the sludge. 2, record 1, English, - fixed%20bacterium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixed bacterium: term usually used in the plural (fixed bacteria). 3, record 1, English, - fixed%20bacterium
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fixed bacteria
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bactérie fixée
1, record 1, French, bact%C3%A9rie%20fix%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bactéries établies sur un matériau-support dans un réacteur conçu pour assurer une épuration d’effluents. 2, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20fix%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] OTV met en œuvre des réacteurs biologiques à bactéries fixées dans un grand nombre de ses stations d’épuration. Après BIOCARBONE et BIOSTYR, un réacteur biologique «nouvelle génération» appelé BIOLIFT, vient d’être mis au point pour la nitrification des eaux usées. BIOLIFT utilise la technique des bactéries fixées sur un lit fluidisé. Les bactéries nitrifiantes sont fixées sur un matériau particulaire dense, tel que du sable. La circulation de l'eau, générée par une colonne d’air lift, maintient le matériau en suspension. 3, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20fix%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bactérie fixée : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (bactéries fixées). 4, record 1, French, - bact%C3%A9rie%20fix%C3%A9e
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bactéries fixées
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Small Lift Augmented Ducted Fan Air Vehicle
1, record 2, English, Small%20Lift%20Augmented%20Ducted%20Fan%20Air%20Vehicle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SLADF 2, record 2, English, SLADF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Micro Craft's "Small" Lift Augmented Ducted Fan Air Vehicle (SLADF) has many advantages as a small UAV. The vehicle system can be designed to suit a number of performance requirements and is highly scaleable. The shroud (duct) provides unparalleled ground crew safety when contrasted to conventional open rotor designs. The small size of the SLADF permits operation aboard ships, on the ground, in urban areas, or in forested or other confined areas typical of tactical situations while enhancing survivability during flight. With a small footprint for both flight operations and stowage, valuable launch space is also optimized. 3, record 2, English, - Small%20Lift%20Augmented%20Ducted%20Fan%20Air%20Vehicle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- SLADF
1, record 2, French, SLADF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] MicroCraft poursuivra la mise au point d’une version allégée de son minidrone de 1, 4 kg à soufflante carénée, le «Small» Lift Augmented Ducted Fan Air Vehicle(SLADF). 1, record 2, French, - SLADF
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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