Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z5 random terms from our glossary
flux
Volume or water per unit area per unit time. Flux is a process parameter used for sizing membrane equipment, and it is essential for evaluating membrane performance. Also called water flux.conduit
Any artificial or natural duct, either open or closed, for carrying fluids from point to point. An electrical conduit carries electricity.
grit removal
Grit removal is accomplished by providing an enlarged channel or chamber that causes the flow velocity to be reduced and allows the heavier grit to settle to the bottom of the channel where it can be removed.
computed facility contribution
The computed liquid-waste discharge from a single facility based on the sources of waste flows in the facility.
off pounds
The amount of material that is off loaded from a machine with 1 or more regulated process flows of water. It is not the number of pounds shipped. It is also not the number of pounds loaded into the process.
