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wash tank [4 records]

Record 1 2000-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
DEF

A tank containing heated water through which a crude-oil emulsion is forced to flow. It is used to remove the water from the crude, employing the principle that any emulsified water will join the water in the vessel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
OBS

(du pétrole brut).

Key term(s)
  • bac de dessalage

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Restaurant Equipment
CONT

Because the prewash reuses overflow water from the washtank, there's real energy savings.

OBS

In a commercial dishwashing machine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Restaurants)
CONT

Comme le pré-lavage emploie l'eau du trop-plein du bac de lavage, il y a donc économie d'énergie.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp and Paper

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pâtes et papier
DEF

Cuve où on lave la pâte dans la fabrication de la pulpe et du papier.

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques

Spanish

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