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POSSUM BELLY [2 records]

Record 1 2017-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A receiving tank situated at the end of the mud-return line.

OBS

The flow of mud comes into the bottom of the device and travels over baffles to control mud flow over the shale shaker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A metal box under a truck bed that holds pipeline repair tools.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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