A simple method to equalize the workload when operating several small wastewater treatment plants : a case study

The aim of the present study is to define a simple (and easy to use) method to equalize the workload of personnel operating several small wastewater treatment plants (SWWTPs). The approach is illustrated through a case study which is the result of collaboration between researchers and a water and wa...

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Publié dans:Environmental technology. - 1993. - 34(2013), 9-12 vom: 09. Mai, Seite 1533-41
Auteur principal: De Feo, G (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: De Gisi, S, Galasso, M
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2013
Accès à la collection:Environmental technology
Sujets:Journal Article Waste Water
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