Set amongst the Machiavellian machinations of New York City power politics and finance , BILLIONS weaves an intricate narrative featuring a high-stakes game of predator-versus-prey as it follows two highly ambitious opposing figures : hard-charging , blue-blooded , politically connected U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades ( Paul Giamatti ) and brilliant , ...
[Slang] Sand badger (Zo[o]l.), the Japanese badger ( Meles ankuma). Sand bag. A bag filled with sand or earth, used for various purposes, as in fortification, for ballast, etc. A long bag filled with sand, used as a club by assassins. Sand ball, soap mixed with sand, made into a ball for use at the toilet. Sand bath. (Chem.) A vessel of hot sand in a laboratory, in which vessels that are to be heated are partially immersed. A bath in which the body is immersed in hot sand. Sand bed, a thick layer of sand, whether deposited naturally or artificially; specifically, a thick layer of sand into which molten metal is run in casting, or from a reducing furnace.
The shape of the screens depends on the particles that have to be removed. Sand filtration. Sand filtration is a frequently used, very robust method to remove suspended solids from water. The filter medium consists of a multiple layer of sand with a variety in size and specific gravity.When water flows through the filter, the suspended solids precipitate in the sand layers as residue and the water, which is reduced in suspended solids, flows out of the filter.pecific water purification steps are taken, in order to make the water meet current water standards. Purification methods can be divided up into settling of suspended matter, physical/ chemical treatment of colloids and biological treatment.