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DUREE VIE LIT DRAINAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-12-21

English

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

After operating for five years the first loading experiments were carried out to determine loading rates that would ensure a bed life time of at least 4 to 5 years. The test results ... show that the reed beds can receive higher sludge quantities than conventional drying beds.

CONT

The most recent experiments sought a loading rate that would ensure a bed turnover of at least 4 to 5 years.

OBS

See record "bed drainage media/lit de drainage."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Traitement des eaux
OBS

Voir la fiche «lit de drainage / bed drainage media».

Spanish

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