About this glossary
| Dutch | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
pomp | pump | Generic |
centrifugaalpomp | centrifugal pump | Most common pump type in wastewater installations |
verdringerpomp | positive displacement pump | Generic class |
schroefpomp | screw pump | Often used for sludge and viscous media |
lobbenpomp | lobe pump | Hygienic applications |
membraanpomp | diaphragm pump | Common for chemical dosing |
doseerpomp | dosing pump | Polymers, coagulants, chemicals |
circulatiepomp | circulation pump | Internal process loops |
opvoerpomp | booster pump | Pressure increase |
voedingspomp | feed pump | Upstream of process unit |
terugspoelpomp | backwash pump | UF / membrane installations |
recirculatiepomp | recirculation pump | Closed-loop operation |
zuigleiding | suction line | Pump inlet |
zuigzijde | suction side | Pump inlet side |
persleiding | discharge line | Preferred over pressure line |
perszijde | discharge side | Pump outlet side |
retourleiding | return line | Recirculation |
bypassleiding | bypass line | Flow diversion |
verdeelleiding | distribution line | Feed distribution |
persdruk | discharge pressure | Outlet pressure of pump |
zuigdruk | suction pressure | Inlet pressure of pump |
debiet | flow rate | Preferred over “flow” in patents |
volumestroom | volumetric flow rate | More explicit |
debietmeting | flow measurement | |
debietmeter | flow meter | |
elektromagnetische debietmeter | electromagnetic flow meter | Standard wastewater term |
regelklep | control valve | Preferred patent term |
gestuurde klep | control valve | Synonym of regelklep |
afsluiter | shut-off valve | Isolation |
terugslagklep | check valve | Non-return valve |
overdrukventiel | pressure relief valve | Safety component |
leiding | line | Use line rather than pipe internally |
leidingwerk | piping | System as a whole |