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DEVISSER [5 records]

Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

To unscrew one section of pipe from another section, especially in the case of drill pipe while it is being withdrawn from the wellbore.

CONT

bit breaker: A device used in rotary drilling to unscrew (break out) the bit from the drill stem.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
PHR

Dévisser le train de tiges.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

To draw the screws from.

CONT

Mechanics who worked on an aircraft section might have had to unscrew and reinstall bolts and panels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
DEF

Détacher un élément retenu par des vis.

OBS

dévisser : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
DEF

To unscrew the drill stem into single joints and place them on the pipe rack.

OBS

The operation takes place upon completion of the well, prior to running casing, when the drill pipe will no longer be used, or when changing from one size of pipe to another. This also is called laying down.

PHR

To break pipes down.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Sondage et forage miniers
PHR

Dévisser le train de tiges.

PHR

Dévisser les tiges de forage.

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-03-18

English

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

To unscrew one threaded piece (as a section of pipe) from another.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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