Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms

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5 random terms from our glossary

chloramines (KLOR-uh-means)

Compounds formed by the reaction of hypochlorous acid (or aqueous chlorine) with ammonia.

pipe joint

A place where 2 sections of pipe are coupled or joined together.

MBR

See membrane bioreactor.

end bells

Devices used to hold the rotor and stator of a motor in position.

hairline crack

A stress crack in a pipe; the crack looks like a piece of hair.