Dewatering
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Biomass
The separation of free water from the solids portion of spent mash, sludge, or whole stillage by screening, centrifuging, filter pressing, or other means.
- — Glossary of Biomass Terms retrieved 2014-06-15
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Solar Energy
The removal or separation of a portion of the water in a sludge or slurry to dry the sludge so that it can be handled and disposed of; removal or draining the water from a tank or a trench.
- — Solar Energy Development PEIS Glossary retrieved 2014-06-15
Water
As opposed to unwatering, dewatering is the removal and control of ground water from pores or other open spaces in soil or rock formations to the extent that allows construction activities to proceed as intended, including the relief of ground water pressure. Removing water by pumping, drainage, or evaporation. The removal of ground water and seepage from below the surface of the ground or other surfaces through the use of deep wells and wellpoints.