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RELAY PUMPING [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
DEF

The transfer of water to the fire ground from a remote water supply by the interposing of intermediate pumps in the hose line. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

DEF

A method of conveying water in which two or more pumpers operate in series, with the discharge outlet of one connected to the suction inlet of the next.

OBS

The method is used to pump water over long distances or heights.

OBS

water relay pumping: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
DEF

Transfert de l'eau jusque dans la zone des opérations à partir d'une réserve d'eau éloignée en utilisant des pompes en relais le long des établissements de tuyaux. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

manœuvre en relais : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de intervención (incendios)
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