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Record 1 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Scour air is generally supplied by a ROOTS type electric blower providing a constant flow of air matched to the surface area of the filter. A safety valve protects the compressor against accidental excess pressure, and a U-bend safety tubing protects it against the accidental backflow of water when not in use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Cet air est fourni le plus souvent par un groupe électro-suppresseur, type ROOT'S, qui assure un débit d'air constant [...] Une soupape le protège contre une pression excessive accidentelle et une lyre le met à l'abri des retours éventuels à son arrêt.

Spanish

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