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Record 1 1999-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The type of polymer flocculant to be used is determined ... depending on the nature of the sludge, the criteria for choosing it being: ... the obtention of a floc characterised by maximum drainability. ... minimum consumption in relation to the SS of the sludge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Le type de floculant polymère est déterminé [...] en fonction de la nature de la boue, les critères de son choix étant :[...] l'obtention d’un floc caractérisé par une drainabilité maximale [...] la consommation minimale par rapport aux MS de la boue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alcantarillas y drenaje
  • Tratamiento del agua
  • Tratamiento de aguas residuales
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