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PIPE FLUSHING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- normal circulation
1, record 1, English, normal%20circulation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- direct circulation 2, record 1, English, direct%20circulation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The circulation of drilling fluid in a normal manner (i.e., the fluid is pumped into and down the drill stem, exits at the bit, and returns to the surface through the annular space between the pipe and the hole. 1, record 1, English, - normal%20circulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Normal circulation is downward through the drill stem and back to the surface through the annulus. 1, record 1, English, - normal%20circulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commonly, the flushing medium is passed down the drilling rods or pipe, from which it escapes through holes in the bit, returning to the surface between the rods and the rod wall-the annulus. 3, record 1, English, - normal%20circulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
As opposed to "reverse circulation." 4, record 1, English, - normal%20circulation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
- Sondage et forage miniers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- circulation directe
1, record 1, French, circulation%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- circulation normale 2, record 1, French, circulation%20normale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trajet en circuit fermé emprunté par la boue de forage qui descend à l'intérieur des tiges puis remonte dans l'espace annulaire jusqu'à la surface. 2, record 1, French, - circulation%20directe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La circulation de la boue ou du fluide la remplaçant peut se faire de plusieurs manières : «Circulation directe». Normalement, une pompe injecte la boue par l'intermédiaire du touret dans les tiges actionnant l'outil. Au droit de celui-ci, la boue change son sens de circulation et remonte dans l'espace annulaire formé par les tiges et les parois du forage, en entraînant les débris de la perforation. Puis, à la surface du sol, elle est amenée par une rigole dans les bassins de décantation où elle est de nouveau aspirée par les pompes. Le débit de celles-ci doit assurer au courant remontant une vitesse suffisante pour que les détritus entraînés arrivent jusqu'à la surface. 1, record 1, French, - circulation%20directe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wash out
1, record 2, English, wash%20out
noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- washout 1, record 2, English, washout
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Figure 4 shows four scans taken rapidly with a one-second interscan delay. The bypass grafts have lighted up at the same time the contrast has entered the aorta. By timing the subsequent wash out, you can determine the patency of the graft. 1, record 2, English, - wash%20out
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
washout : the act or process of washing or flushing out a container or pipe. 2, record 2, English, - wash%20out
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wash-out
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lavage
1, record 2, French, lavage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nettoyage d'une cavité ou de l'intérieur d'un organe au moyen d'un liquide (eau, solution antiseptique ou médicamenteuse). 1, record 2, French, - lavage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-09-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gas and Oil Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- purge
1, record 3, English, purge
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eliminating a substance from a pipe or furnace by flushing it out with another substance, as in purging a furnace of unburned gas by blowing air through it. 1, record 3, English, - purge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- purge
1, record 3, French, purge
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vidange 1, record 3, French, vidange
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évacuation d'un liquide, d'un fluide dont la présence dans une conduite, un récipient nuit au bon fonctionnement d'un appareil. 1, record 3, French, - purge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Purge d'un radiateur de chauffage. 1, record 3, French, - purge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de vidange : ensemble des équipements permettant d'évacuer le vecteur énergétique contenu dans une tuyauterie. 2, record 3, French, - purge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- water pipe flushing
1, record 4, English, water%20pipe%20flushing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pipe flushing 2, record 4, English, pipe%20flushing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water pipe flushing is performed on distribution systems to remove any accumulated sediments or other impurities which have been deposited in the pipe. Water pipe flushing also improves the flow of water through the distribution system, allowing it to work at capacity. Flushing is performed by isolating sections of the distribution system and opening flushing valves or more commonly fire hydrants to cause a large volume of flow to pass through the isolated pipeline and suspend the settled sediment. 3, record 4, English, - water%20pipe%20flushing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rinçage des conduites
1, record 4, French, rin%C3%A7age%20des%20conduites
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- rinçage des conduites d'eau 2, record 4, French, rin%C3%A7age%20des%20conduites%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun
- rinçage des conduites d'aqueduc 3, record 4, French, rin%C3%A7age%20des%20conduites%20d%27aqueduc
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de nettoyage non abrasive [des conduites d'eau]. Cette méthode implique l'ouverture d'une bouche d'incendie et la génération d'un débit plus rapide dans la conduite pour entraîner les dépôts libres. 4, record 4, French, - rin%C3%A7age%20des%20conduites
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le programme d'inspection comprend aussi le rinçage des conduites d'aqueduc, de l'usine de filtration vers la périphérie. Ce programme préventif, qui durera jusqu'au début de septembre, vise à s'assurer que le réseau municipal de 908 bornes d'incendie, de 1 390 vannes et de 135 kilomètres de conduites d'eau demeure fonctionnel en tout temps. 2, record 4, French, - rin%C3%A7age%20des%20conduites
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- insertion
1, record 5, English, insertion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prior to insertion of the liner pipe, the existing culvert must be cleaned of all debris either by flushing or manual removal. Any rust or spalls must be cleaned and removed as well as protrusions into the pipe. A jacking pit must be constructed with adequate size to contain lengths of pipe to be inserted, grouting equipment and any other equipment necessary to perform the insertion. The liner is normally pushed into the existing culvert, but occasionally it is pulled, or a combination of pulling and pushing is used. Due to the often large pressure load needed to push the last sections of a long or heavy liner into place, pulling may be the preferred method as long as adequate provisions have been made to avoid joint separation. 2, record 5, English, - insertion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Égouts et drainage
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- insertion
1, record 5, French, insertion
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé par lequel la gaine est tirée ou poussée dans la conduite à réhabiliter. 2, record 5, French, - insertion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaine : Conduite à forte capacité structurale, destinée à protéger une conduite de plus petit diamètre passant à l'intérieur. La gaine peut aussi être composée d'une membrane souple enduite de résine ou d'un tube flexible, insérée ou inversée d'un regard à l'autre dans la conduite à réhabiliter qui assurera l'aspect étanchéité et structural de celle-ci une fois le processus de cuisson complété. 2, record 5, French, - insertion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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