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diaphragm valve [3 records]

Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
DEF

A fluid valve in which the opening element is a flexible diaphragm; used for fluids containing suspended solids, but limited to low-pressure systems.

OBS

diaphragm valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
DEF

Robinet dans lequel l'ouverture et la fermeture sont obtenues par la déformation d'une membrane.

OBS

robinet à membrane : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

Water is fed to filters of the second type via a diaphragm valve, the special function of which is to prevent erosion of the sand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Traitement des eaux
CONT

Les seconds appareils [filtres Mediazur] sont alimentés en eau par des obturateurs à diaphragme qui permettent en particulier d'éviter l'affouillement du sable.

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
OBS

... the extraction piping for recycled sludge from the clarifier is fitted with an automatic diaphragm valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

[...] la tuyauterie d'extraction de boues recirculées en provenance du décanteur est équipée d'une vanne automatique à membrane.

Spanish

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