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PIPE HANGING [5 records]

Record 1 2017-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A circular clamp made in halves hinged at one end and closed fast with a latch at the other end. It is equipped with two long heavy chain links that furnish a means of hanging it on the hoist-line hook. Used to raise and lower collared casing or pipe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Mécanique)
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
DEF

Collier de verrouillage supporté par des étriers et servant à la manœuvre des tubages.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
OBS

pipe hanging : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
OBS

suspension de tuyau : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-09-07

English

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

Pipe supports between anchors may take the form of simple sliding pads on concrete blocks, of flexible upright metal rods capable of bending one way or suspension rods hanging from light portal or "gallows" frames.

OBS

The breakage of pipes caused by movements of the building can be avoided by placing the pipe in supports that will permit some motion between the pipe and the support.

PHR

Metal, plastic, steel pipe support.

French

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

Les supports de tuyau entre les points d'ancrage peuvent prendre la forme de simples tampons de glissement sur des blocs en béton, ou de tiges métalliques verticales flexibles, capables de se courber d'un côté ou de l'autre pour absorber le mouvement du tuyau, ou de tiges de suspension accrochées à des portiques légers ou à des bâtis de machine à balancier.

PHR

Support de tuyau en fonte, en métal, en plastique.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-03-27

English

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

A swage nipple, usually beveled, that is installed on the top of a string of pipe that does not extend to the surface.

OBS

The adapter functions to prevent the hanging up of a smaller string of pipe or tools on the top of the column when they are run in the well.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
DEF

[Dispositif] permettant de raccorder deux tubages de diamètre différent.

Spanish

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Record 5 1997-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
OBS

acockbill : With ends pointing upwards : applied to an anchor hanging from the hawse pipe; also to yards topped up by one lift for use as a derrick, or as a sign of mourning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
DEF

Position de l'ancre sortie de l'écubier et prête à être mouillée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
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