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MBR glossary (C)

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CA
Cellulose acetate

CAPEX
Capital expenditure

CAS(P)
Conventional activated sludge (process/plant)

CEB
Chemically-enhanced backwash

CF(V)
Crossflow (velocity)

CFU
Colony forming units

CIA
Cleaning in air

CIL
Cleaning in line

CIP
Cleaning in place

COD
Chemical oxygen demand

COP
Clean out of place

CP
Concentration polarisation

CPR
Chemical phosphorus removal

CST
Capillary suction time

CSTR
Continuous stirred tank reactor

CT
Capillary tube

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