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activated sludge n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) a mass of aerated precipitated sewage added to untreated sewage to bring about purification by hastening decomposition by microorganisms Translations activated sludge n → Belebtschlamm m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For example, only 9% of
diclofenac was found to be removed by biologic filtration, whereas 75%
was removed by activated sludge treatment (Stumpf et al.
Milorganite, an abbreviation for Milwaukee Organic Nitrogen, is nothing
more than activated sludge from the sewage system of the city of
Milwaukee.
The BAF and an optimized activated sludge process are expected to
further reduce contaminants released from the plant once all systems are
installed. |
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