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Record 1 1994-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
CONT

The deep well reciprocating pump ... is sometimes referred to as a "working head" because it acts merely as a power unit to operate the pumping barrel or cylinder in the well, force the water where desired and supply air when needed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
CONT

On appelle parfois la pompe alternative pour puits profond [...] «tête de pompage» étant donné qu'elle ne sert qu'à assurer le déplacement du piston dans le corps de pompe installé dans le puits, à refouler l'eau à l'endroit voulu et à fournir l'air, au besoin.

Spanish

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