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Laundering weir (LAWN-der-ing weer): Sedimentation basin overflow weir. A plate with V-notches along the top to assure a uniform flow rate and avoid short-circuiting.



Launders : Shortened name for laundering weir.

 



Legislation: Law that is enacted by Parliament.



Level 1 alarm: A low level alert indicating a process change which does not require any manual intervention, only acknowledgment.



Level 2 alarm: An intermediate level alarm usually indicating that some operator response is required - it must be acknowledged.



Level 3 alarm: A high level alarm indicating an immediate operator response is required  as a critical incident has or may be about to occur.