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Record 1 1992-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
CONT

Under a backflow condition, when the upstream pressure is 2 psi or more, the relief valve discharges from the "zone" to atmosphere the quantities of backflowing water through Check Valve No. 2....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
CONT

En situation de retour d'eau, lorsque la pression amont est égale à 2 lb/po[carré] ou plus, la soupape différentielle s'ouvre et expulse à l'air libre l'eau refoulée dans la "zone" par le clapet numéro 2.

Spanish

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