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nominal pipe size [2 records]

Record 1 2016-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
DEF

An approximate measurement of the diameter of a pipe.

OBS

Although the "nominal diameter" is used to describe the size or diameter of a pipe, it is usually not the exact inside diameter of the pipe.

OBS

nominal pipe size: Traditionally expressed in inches is now accepted as dimensionless value; there is no corresponding accepted SI [International System of Units] value.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Diamètre d'appellation d'un tuyau qui diffère légèrement du diamètre réel.

OBS

diamètre nominal du tuyau : On accepte maintenant le «diamètre nominal du tuyau» habituellement exprimé en pouces comme valeur adimensionnelle; il n'existe pas de valeur SI [Système international d'unités] correspondante acceptée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Tuberías y accesorios
  • Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
DEF

Designación alfanumérica de tamaño para componentes de un sistema de tubería, que se utiliza para propósitos de referencia.

OBS

diámetro nominal: Comprende las letras "DN", seguidas por un número entero adimensional que está relacionado indirectamente con el tamaño físico del diámetro interno [...] o el diámetro externo de las conexiones de los extremos.

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Record 2 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
  • Oil and Natural Gas Distribution
CONT

The gathering pipelines would consist of: the 14.7-km NPS 16 (nominal pipe size of 16 inches) Niglintgak lateral ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Canalisations à grande distance
  • Distribution du pétrole et du gaz naturel
OBS

tuyauterie : Ensemble des tuyaux d'une machine, des conduites d'eau, de gaz d'un lieu. Canalisation, tuyautage.

Spanish

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