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valve house [2 records]

Record 1 2017-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Supply
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

A structure built at the headworks of a canal, conduit, dam, or powerhouse to house the gates.

DEF

A structure, housing the regulating valves, control mechanisms for operation of valves, equipment required to remove parts for repair, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation en eau
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Local où sont rassemblées les vannes et éventuellement les organes utiles pour les manœuvres d'exploitation, la surveillance, le contrôle et l'entretien d'un réservoir ou d'une station de traitement ou d'épuration.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
OBS

BT-44

Spanish

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