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MICROTAMIS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microstrainer
1, record 1, English, microstrainer
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- microscreen 2, record 1, English, microscreen
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotating cylindrical frame covered with a very fine mesh usually of stainless steel wire. 3, record 1, English, - microstrainer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intake screens are normally constructed of 2- to 4- mesh screening, more rarely of screening with 6 meshes to the inch. An exception is a fine-mesh, rotating drum screen, called a "microstrainer." In this screen, pairs of warp and weft wires create 160,000 openings per square inch, approximately 23 [microns] in size. 4, record 1, English, - microstrainer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It rotates about a horizontal axis, is largely submerged in the water being screened and is backwashed to remove solids. 3, record 1, English, - microstrainer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Treatment of water by microstraining makes possible the removal of some microscopic organisms and fine suspended matter. 5, record 1, English, - microstrainer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
microstrainer : term and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - microstrainer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microtamis
1, record 1, French, microtamis
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif cylindrique rotatif recouvert d'une toile à maille très fine, généralement en fil d'acier inoxydable. 2, record 1, French, - microtamis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objet principal d'un microtamis est d'éliminer le plancton contenu dans les eaux de surface. Bien entendu, il éliminera simultanément les matières en suspension de grande taille et les débris végétaux ou animaux que l'eau contient. Divers systèmes de régulation permettent de régler la vitesse de rotation du tambour [...] 3, record 1, French, - microtamis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il tourne autour d'un axe horizontal, est en grande partie immergé dans l'eau à filtrer et lavé à contre-courant pour éliminer les solides. 2, record 1, French, - microtamis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
microtamis : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - microtamis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Equipo y herramientas (Abastecimiento de agua)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microtamiz
1, record 1, Spanish, microtamiz
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo cilíndrico rotatorio recubierto con una malla muy fina, generalmente de alambre de acero inoxidable. 1, record 1, Spanish, - microtamiz
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este dispositivo rota alrededor de un eje horizontal, está en gran parte sumergido en el agua que se está filtrando y se lava a contracorriente para eliminar sólidos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - microtamiz
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- band microstrainer 1, record 2, English, band%20microstrainer
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microtamis à bande
1, record 2, French, microtamis%20%C3%A0%20bande
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de microtamis composé de toiles filtrantes en tissu synthétique dont les ouvertures de mailles sont comprises entre 30-40 µm à 150 µm et dont le lavage doit être assuré par une pulvérisation intense de la toile. 2, record 2, French, - microtamis%20%C3%A0%20bande
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tamiz deslizante
1, record 2, Spanish, tamiz%20deslizante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tamiz constituido de telas de poliéster y acero inoxidable utilizado para la filtración de sólidos disueltos cuyo tamaño oscila entre 10 y 500 micras. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tamiz%20deslizante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tipos de tamices utilizados para el tratamiento de agua residual. a) Tamiz fijo inclinado. b) Tamiz de tambor rotatorio. c) Tamiz deslizante. d) Tamiz centrífugo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tamiz%20deslizante
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