verb to spray or sprinkle water or other liquid over something, typically to cool or moisten it
In environmental science, sparge is used in soil and groundwater remediation to remove volatile organic compounds.
In metallurgy, sparge is used in processes like refining metals by blowing gas into molten metal to remove impurities.
In chemical engineering, sparge is used in processes such as sparging gas into liquids for mixing or removing dissolved gases.
In water treatment, sparge is used to introduce air or other gases into water for aeration purposes.
In brewing, sparge refers to the process of rinsing the grains with water to extract remaining sugars after mashing.
In brewing, sparge refers to the process of rinsing the grains with hot water to extract sugars during the mashing process.
Chemical engineers may use sparge techniques in various processes to remove impurities or gases from liquids.
Environmental scientists may use sparge methods to extract volatile organic compounds from soil or water samples for analysis.
Food scientists may use sparge techniques to remove unwanted flavors or odors from food products.
Metallurgists may use sparge methods to remove impurities from molten metals during the refining process.