Evaluation of loose deposits in distribution systems through unidirectional flushing

Journal / American Water Works Association

Volumn 97, Issue 9, 2005, Pages

  Carrière, Annie ^a   Gauthier, Vincent ^b   Desjardins, Raymond ^a   Barbeau, Benoit ^a  

^a ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE DE MONTRÉAL   (Canada)

^b Veolia Eau Compagnie Generale des Eaux   (France)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DECISION MAKING; DEPOSITS; LAWS AND LEGISLATION; MICROORGANISMS; REGULATORY COMPLIANCE; WATER QUALITY;

LOOSE DEPOSITS; MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS; UNIDIRECTIONAL FLUSHING (UDF);

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS;

EID: 25444482869     PISSN: 0003150X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/j.1551-8833.2005.tb07474.x     Document Type: Article

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