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Record 1 1986-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

A modification of the activated sludge process in which a shortened period of aeration (1.5 to 3 hours) is used with a reduced quantity of suspended solids (200 to 500 mg/1 MLSS) in the mixed liquor. Sludge settling is usually poor; high suspended solids concentration may be expected in effluent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Modification du procédé de traitement par les boues activées dans laquelle on utilise une période d'aération plus courte (de 1 h 30 à 3 h) et une quantité réduite de matières solides en suspension dans le liquide mixte.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Ventilation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ventilation (Construction)

Spanish

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