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Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual

water and waste water

Quick Access to the Latest Calculations and Examples for Solving All Types of Water and Wastewater Problems! The Second Edition of Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual provides step-by-step calculations for solving a myriad of water and wastewater problems. Designed for quick-and-easy

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Water Treatment: Principles and Design Second Edition

Water Treatment Principles Design

Water Treatment: Principles and Design (Second Edition) covers all areas of water treatment from theory to practice and has been updated to include current water treatment practices and technologies and practical considerations of water plant and distribution design.

Posted in Water Treatment Books

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Glossary of Terms

Baffle - A flat board or plate, deflector, guide, or similar device constructed or placed in flowing water or slurry systems to cause more uniform flow velocities, to absorb energy, and divert, guide, or agitate liquids (water, chemical solutions, slurry, etc.).

Quick Facts

Ball Valve - A valve with a ball resting in a cylindrical seat. A hole is bored through the ball to allow water to flow when the valve is open. When the ball is rotated 90 degrees, the valve is closed.
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