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PIPE OPERATION [28 records]

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Record 1 2023-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
CONT

The automated single car test(ASCT) is routinely used by railway maintenance personnel for inspecting, testing, and diagnosing car air brake system issues. In addition to testing for pronounced leakage(system, brake pipe, retainer leakage, reservoir), the ASCT will test such things as minimum application, service valve stability, service release, emergency vent valve operation, emergency accelerated release, and the operation of the empty/load device.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
CONT

L'essai automatisé sur wagon individuel (ASCT) est couramment utilisé par le personnel d'entretien des voies ferrées aux fins d'inspection, d'essais et de diagnostic des problèmes liés au système de freinage pneumatique des wagons.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A member of the drilling crew whose work station is about the derrick floor.

CONT

Floorhand(or roughneck). A floorhand's work is the most physical of any on the rig. A floorhand runs the rig floor when pipe or rods are being handled, performs routine maintenance, and keeps tools and equipment clean and well organized. They are responsible for following instructions as outlined by the operator as they relate to equipment set-up and operation, and performing various well servicing operating safely and according to CenAlta procedures.

CONT

A typical crew consists of a driller, derrickman, lead floorman (also called a motorman), 2 floormen, and a leasehand ...

CONT

On rotary drilling rigs, there are normally two floormen on each crew, but three or more men are used on heavy-duty rigs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Ouvrier qui travaille sur le plancher du derrick.

CONT

Les ouvriers de plancher sont surtout employés au vissage et dévissage des tubes et à leur stockage quand on a fait une manœuvre d'aller et retour.

OBS

Après le «roustabout», [on a] l'homme de plateforme qu'on appelle aussi le «roughneck» (le dur à cuir). Ceux-là sont au poste de forage, et c'est avec eux que le forage passe ou casse. Leur travail est probablement le plus dangereux.

OBS

hands : ouvriers.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
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Record 3 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Pumps
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
DEF

A check valve at the inlet end of the suction pipe of a pump, which enables the pump to remain full of liquid when it is not in operation.

OBS

foot valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Pompes
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
DEF

Clapet équipant la partie inférieure de la canalisation d'aspiration d'une pompe.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Bombas
  • Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
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Record 4 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compressors
DEF

A device that raises the pressure of a compressible fluid, such as air or gas.

CONT

Compressors create a pressure differential in order to move or compress a vapor or a gas, consuming power in the process. They may be broadly classified as positive-displacement or non-positive displacement machines according to whether or not there is incorporated in the compressor a mechanism functioning in the manner of a check valve to separate the high-pressure discharge from the low-pressure suction.

CONT

Every assembly of pipes, pipe fittings, valves, safety devices, rumps, compressors and other fixed equipment that is used for transferring a dangerous substance from one location to another shall be... fitted with... control and safety devices to ensure its safe operation...

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compresseurs
DEF

Appareil servant à comprimer un fluide, l'air notamment, à une pression voulue.

OBS

compresseur : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Compresores
DEF

Máquina utilizada para elevar la presión de un gas al que comunica la energía necesaria para ello.

CONT

Las compresoras se utilizan para conseguir el desplazamiento de gases por conducciones.

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Record 5 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
CONT

The conventional solid bowl centrifuge... consists of an outer bullet-shaped bowl that rotates at high speed. The sludge is pumped through a central pipe into this rotating bowl and because of centrifugal force, this sludge hugs the inside walls of the bowl. The heavier solids will sink to the bottom... It is necessary to remove the sludge to make the operation successful and... this process is accomplished by the... screw conveyor, that is placed inside the machine and rotates only slightly slower than the bowl.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
  • Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
CONT

Les machines les plus utilisées sur les boues résiduaires de traitement d'eau sont les décanteuses continues à axe horizontal. [...] Elles comportent essentiellement un bol cylindro-conique ou conique à axe horizontal tournant à grande vitesse à l'intérieur duquel tourne, à une vitesse légèrement différente, une vis hélicoïdale d'extraction.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
  • Drilling and Boring (Construction)
CONT

A Soltau Model RVS 250-AS-STS microtunneling machine with a slurry spoil removal system was selected on a lease arrangement to install the 24-in. sewer line. A mixed face cutting head configuration was selected in anticipation of the varying ground conditions. The unit is supplied with high pressure water jets which have proven effective in boring through dense clays. The RVS 250-AS-STS involves two new innovations. First, it utilizes a state-of-the-art laser guidance system coupled with a completely digital operator control panel with continuous, up-to-date information on the tunneling process. A data logger, which can record data at specific time intervals or length of pipe jacked, also provides for a permanent record of the operation.

OBS

Microtunneler may also refer to the one who operates the machine.

Key term(s)
  • microtunnelling machine
  • microtunnelling boring machine
  • microtunneller

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
  • Sondage et forage (Construction)
DEF

Appareil de forage servant au microtunnelage.

CONT

[...] des métiers de haute technicité : travaux souterrains, rénovations d'ouvrages d'art, recyclage des déchets de chantiers routiers, microtunnelier (une technique d'assainissement permettant de réaliser des travaux sans tranchées)...

Spanish

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Record 7 2004-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
DEF

The operation of attempting to recover a piece of drilling or other equipment broken off or lost from the drilling tools and left in the hole.

CONT

Many types of fishing jobs can occur ranging from a single cutter lost from a bit head to a portion of a string of casing parted after being struck.

CONT

This wear resulted from working through the casing for 33 days, which required 220 hours of rotating in the casing and 212 hours of tripping. This long exposure of the surface casing resulted from a fishing job ...

CONT

In a well being drilled, the most common fishing operation is that required by the loss of a bit, one or more drill collars, or a part of the string of drill pipe. In reconditioning a well, it is often necessary to fish for packers, liners, screen pipe, etc.

CONT

Some of the reasons a hole may be lost are a blowout or an unsuccessful fishing job.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Sondage et forage miniers
DEF

Opération destinée à retirer d'un sondage les parties d'outil ou objets étrangers qui gênent la continuation du forage.

CONT

En cours de forage, il est fréquent d'assister à des coincements et à des ruptures du train de tiges [...] Le repêchage de tout objet resté dans le trou de sonde prend le nom d'instrumentation, opération très délicate.

OBS

Lorsque l'instrumentation s'avère trop longue et trop onéreuse, il faut se résigner à boucher le trou avec du ciment et à reprendre le forage en déviation au-dessus du poisson.

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Smoker's Articles
OBS

The two main points to be observed in this operation are to ream the pipe walls and the bottom of the bowl with perfect evenness... and to reduce the cake to 1/16th of an inch, about the thickness of a penny.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles de fumeur
OBS

À l'aide d'une lame mince et bien affûtée, un grattoir par exemple, faire sauter la croûte qui s'est formée en commençant par le haut du fourneau. En principe, il ne faut pas aller jusqu'au bois mais laisser une épaisseur de un ou deux millimètres de carbone.

Spanish

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Record 9 2001-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The colloids(as a rule a negative charge) have been destabilized by the mechanism of adsorption coagulation. Sometimes the mechanism of sweep coagulation came into operation. In the pilot plant investigation it was possible to work with a constant dosage of polyaluminium chloride because the pH value and the acid combining capacity during the stormwater flow remained relatively unchanged. The best enhanced stormwater treatment process is coagulation and flocculation in a pipe designed for both microfloc and macrofloc formation and separation by filtration.

CONT

Rapid Mixing and Flocculation. In the rapid-mixing, intense mixing or agitation is required to disperse the chemicals uniformly. In the flocculation, the fine microfloc begins to agglomerate into larger floc particles. The types of devices usually used to furnish the agitation required in both rapid mixing and flocculation may be generally classified as: (1) mechanical agitators, such as paddles; (2) pneumatic agitators; and (3) baffle basins. The degree of mixing is based on the power imparted to the water, which is measured by the velocity gradient.

Key term(s)
  • micro-floc

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Flocon très fin constituant l'amorce de la floculation d'un colloïde.

CONT

Le Conseil Supérieur d'Hygiène Publique de France, a donné des avis favorables à des produits de traitement d'eau à base de sels d'aluminium ainsi qu'à des adjuvants de floculation en indiquant les plages de pH à respecter dans le but de minimiser les risques de fuites dans l'eau traitée ou en cas de mauvaise rétention des microflocs lors de l'étape de filtration.

OBS

floc : Particules macroscopiques formées dans un liquide par floculation, généralement séparables par gravité ou par flottation.

Spanish

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Record 10 2001-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
DEF

To unscrew the drill stem into single joints and place them on the pipe rack.

OBS

The operation takes place upon completion of the well, prior to running casing, when the drill pipe will no longer be used, or when changing from one size of pipe to another. This also is called laying down.

PHR

To break pipes down.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Sondage et forage miniers
PHR

Dévisser le train de tiges.

PHR

Dévisser les tiges de forage.

Spanish

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Record 11 2000-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

The process by which a portion of pipe, usually casing, is actually removed by a cutting operation involving a mill.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
CONT

Highspeed, Highpressure Sewer and Pipe Cleaning. The vehicle is positioned at the manhole with hose reel above opening. A special high-pressure hose, fitted with a hardened steel jet nozzle, is introduced into the sewer. Water pressure up to 2000 lbs. psi drives the hose up the sewer against the flow. A center hole in the nozzle breaks up accumulation in front of the hose to allow for easy passage. When the hose is withdrawn, the water jets flush the sewer clean. Light materials are flushed down the line and heavy materials are deposited in the manhole for easy removal with the sanitary Hydro-Vac. A final jetting of the interior of the manhole with the high-pressure gun completes the cleaning operation.

Key term(s)
  • cleaning of the sewer system
  • cleaning of the sewage system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
CONT

Le curage des égouts élémentaires est réalisé avec une «mitrailleuse», barrage mobile en bois. Le curage des collecteurs nécessite des engins plus puissants [...]

Key term(s)
  • curage des canalisations d'égoût
  • curage

Spanish

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Record 13 2000-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Petroleum Technology - Safety
DEF

... protection where pipeline coatings are subjected to rocky terrain, mountain handling, excessive abrasion and damaging backfills.

CONT

Pipe Saver Rock Shield helps maintain cathodic flow in natural gas and oil pipelines. The durable plastic mesh is wrapped around the pipe to protect against debris and rock damage during back filling and against problems that certain soil conditions can cause after pipe is installed.

CONT

Rockshield Testing. Description. Tuff-N-Nuff is a non-woven mat consisting of small diameter(approximately 0. 050") strands of PVC. The strands are bonded to each other in a controlled random pattern. The rock shield protects pipe coatings from direct impact during backfilling operations. It also provides long term protection by keeping hard objects in the backfill away from the pipe coating during operation of the line. Pipe may move laterally as well as longitudinally, and the rock shield is the first line of defense against damage to the coating and the pipe.

CONT

Rock shield for pipeline construction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canalisations à grande distance
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
  • Sécurité (Technologie pétrolière)

Spanish

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Record 14 2000-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
DEF

The rupturing of a vessel due to the buildup of pressure of water or steam, ...

CONT

Safety(or lack thereof) has the potential for being the most expensive cost of a boiler operation. A rare waterside explosion occurred several years ago in Chattanooga on New Years night with temperatures at 0F. The twenty ton boiler was sheared from all its pipe and connections and blown over twenty feet into a block wall.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
OBS

L'organisme de contrôle jugera lors de cette visite annuelle si l'installation doit être soumise seulement à une visite en service ou à une visite complète, côté eau et côté feu pour les générateurs à vapeur.

OBS

water sides / côté eau.

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Pipe through which control fluid is supplied for the operation of a pilot control system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Tuyauterie dans laquelle circule le fluide de commande des appareils de distribution ou de régulation.

Spanish

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Record 16 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Volumetric Pumps
  • Shipbuilding
DEF

A centrifugal-type pump that contains a filled water cavity so that water floods the impeller on start-up.

DEF

[a pump] which, by its own rotation performs this operation [priming] automatically; after being set in motion, it first evacuates the suction pipe, and then continuously pumps water.

CONT

self-priming centrifugal pumps.

OBS

self-priming pump:Term officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes volumétriques
  • Constructions navales
CONT

Tous les constructeurs [...] ont des modèles [de pompe] à amorçage automatique.

OBS

pompe à amorçage automatique : terme officialisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Key term(s)
  • pompe autoamorceuse
  • pompe autoamorçante

Spanish

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Record 17 1993-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
OBS

Allows operation of the brakes through the brake cylinder equalizing pipe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Freins (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

Cette valve sert à alimenter la conduite d'égalisation des cylindres de frein.

Spanish

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Record 18 1992-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing
CONT

The conductive method of operation is usually applied when it becomes necessary to trace an individual pipe when one or more additional pipes are nearby. With this method of operation the desired pipe is energized through a direct connection with the transmitter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plomberie
CONT

On emploie généralement la méthode de détection par conduction lorsqu'il faut repérer le tracé d'une canalisation située à proximité d'une ou plusieurs autres canalisations. Suivant cette méthode, on met la canalisation à repérer sous tension en la raccordant directement à l'émetteur.

Spanish

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Record 19 1989-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deep Foundations
CONT

The dock for the coal terminal at Redley Island which is to be constructed presented difficult technical problems since the ocean floor bed at site is largely solid rock with extreme variable contours. Thus a highly technical and difficult pipe seating and pinning operation was required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fondations profondes

Spanish

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Record 20 1989-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deep Foundations
CONT

The dock for the coal terminal at Redley Island which is to be constructed presented difficult technical problems since the ocean floor bed at site is largely solid rock with extreme variable contours. Thus a highly technical and difficult pipe seating and pinning operation was required.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fondations profondes
OBS

P. ex., fixation des pieux-tubes.

Spanish

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Record 21 1989-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Every assembly of pipes, pipe fittings, valves, safety devices, pumps, compressors and other fixed equipment that is used for transferring a dangerous substance from one location to another shall be... fitted with... control and safety devices to ensure its safe operation....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Tout réseau de tuyaux, d'accessoires, de soupapes, de dispositifs de sécurité, de pompes, de compresseurs et d'autres pièces d'équipement fixes servant au transport [sic] d'une substance dangereuse d'un lieu à un autre doit : (...) être muni de soupapes et autres dispositifs de sécurité. [Source : Règle. du Canada sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail].

Spanish

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Record 22 1988-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gas and Oil Heating
CONT

Stack Temperature. The temperature of exiting flue gas is a measure of the furnace's ability to utilize heat and not waste it up the chimney. The probe of a thermometer is inserted through the hole in the flue pipe after at least 10 minutes of steady furnace operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
CONT

La température des gaz d'échappement. La température des gaz d'échappement indique la capacité de l'appareil de chauffage à utiliser la chaleur produite par la combustion et à ne pas la laisser s'échapper par la cheminée. La sonde d'un thermomètre est insérée dans le trou du conduit d'échappement au moins 10 minutes après que l'appareil de chauffage s'est mis à fonctionner en régime permanent.

Spanish

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Record 23 1985-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Calorimetry
  • Thermodynamics
CONT

The technique used in the operation of a wood-fired appliance can have an effect on its efficiency in converting fuelwood into useful heat.... A flue pipe thermometer is a handy device for monitoring the performance of your appliance. Look for the type with a metal probe for insertion into the pipe rather than the magnetic kind. Locate it between 30 cm and 60 cm above the appliance flue collar. For optimum performance the flue temperature should not exceed 330 °C(600°F) or fall below 110 °C(200 °F) during normal operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calorimétrie
  • Thermodynamique
OBS

Un thermomètre placé dans le conduit d'évacuation peut vous permettre de mieux évaluer le rendement de votre appareil.

Spanish

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Record 24 1982-03-18

English

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

Formation of bubbles [in flotation units] Several devices require the introduction of air upstream of the pressurization pump. Systems incorporating an air-cushion saturation tank are more costly, but their operation is very stable. Pressurized air dispersal devices in the pump discharge pipe have also been proposed. Finally, tests have been carried out to improve the dispersal of microbubbles by means of ultrasonic waves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux
CONT

Formation des bulles [dans les flottateurs] Certains prévoient l'introduction d'air à l'amont de la pompe de surpression. Les systèmes comportant un ballon de saturation à matelas d'air sont plus coûteux mais leur fonctionnement est très stable. Dispositifs à dispersion d'air sous pression dans la conduite de refoulement de la pompe sont également proposés. Enfin des essais ont été conduits pour améliorer la dispersion des microbulles au moyen d'ultrasons.

Spanish

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Record 25 1982-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

Formation of bubbles [in flotation units].... Several devices require the introduction of air upstream of the pressurization pump. Systems incorporating an air-cushion saturation tank are more costly, but their operation is very stable. Pressurized air dispersal devices in the pump discharge pipe have also been proposed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Formation des bulles [dans les flottateurs]. [...] Certains prévoient l'introduction d'air à l'amont de la pompe de surpression. Les systèmes comportant un ballon de saturation à matelas d'air sont plus coûteux mais leur fonctionnement est très stable. Des dispositifs à dispersion d'air sous pression dans la conduite de refoulement de la pompe sont également proposés.

Spanish

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Record 26 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

[Favorable conditions for the operation of the depressurisation device] are obtained with a specific diameter of pressurised water pipe and by means of a patented two-stage depressurisation device the first stage is responsible for the major part of the pressure drop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

[Les conditions favorables au bon fonctionnement du dispositif de détente de l'eau pressurisée] sont obtenues, à partir d'un certain diamètre de tuyauterie d'eau pressurisée par un dispositif breveté à double détente la première assurant la majeure partie de la chute de pression.

Spanish

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Record 27 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The outlet valve... of tank... is closed and the activated sludge solution flows through the connecting pipe into... where the ACTIROTOR is out of operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

La vanne de départ [...] de la cuve [...] est fermée et la liqueur de boues activées passe à travers la tuyauterie de transit et arrive ensuite [...] où l'ACTIROTOR est à l'arrêt.

Spanish

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Record 28 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
CONT

The outlet valve... of tank... is closed and the activated sludge solution flows through the connecting pipe into... where the ACTIROTOR is out of operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

La vanne de départ [...] de la cuve [...] est fermée et la liqueur de boues activées passe à travers la tuyauterie de transit et arrive ensuite [...] où l'ACTIROTOR est à l'arrêt.

Spanish

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