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TEST BIODEGRADATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

Standard biodegradation tests are not very reliable for contaminated sediment; contaminated sediment very often contains a number of contaminants with toxic effects that can significantly influence effectiveness and reliability of biological treatment processes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Les tests de biodégradation usuels sont peu fiables pour les sédiments contaminés, ces derniers renfermant très souvent plusieurs contaminants dont les effets toxiques peuvent affecter considérablement l'efficacité et la fiabilité des procédés de traitement biologique.

Spanish

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