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CIM SOCIETY PETROLEUM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
1, record 1, English, Maintenance%2C%20Engineering%20and%20Reliability%20Society
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MER 1, record 1, English, MER
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Maintenance and Engineer Division 1, record 1, English, Maintenance%20and%20Engineer%20Division
former designation, correct, Canada
- Mechanical-Electrical Division 1, record 1, English, Mechanical%2DElectrical%20Division
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1961, the CIM [Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum] Council approved formation of the ’’Mechanical-Electrical Division, ’’after in 1984 the name was changed to the ’’Maintenance and Engineer Division. ’’[During] the March 2013 CIM Council meeting, the name was again updated to the ’’Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society(MER). ’’During the past 50 years... the Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society(MER) name was updated to reflect a widening and growing mandate due to the increasing use of technology, innovation, research and complexity in all aspects of the mining, milling, smelting and refining processes. 1, record 1, English, - Maintenance%2C%20Engineering%20and%20Reliability%20Society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Ingénierie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
1, record 1, French, Maintenance%2C%20Engineering%20and%20Reliability%20Society
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MER 1, record 1, French, MER
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Maintenance and Engineer Division 1, record 1, French, Maintenance%20and%20Engineer%20Division
former designation, correct, Canada
- Mechanical-Electrical Division 1, record 1, French, Mechanical%2DElectrical%20Division
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Petroleum Society of CIM
1, record 2, English, Petroleum%20Society%20of%20CIM
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objectives of this organization, which is established in Calgary, Alberta, are to promote the advancement and sharing of technology in petroleum exploration, production, transportation and marketing through publications, meetings, courses, networking and the recognition of individuals who have contributed to the society and the petroleum industry. 2, record 2, English, - Petroleum%20Society%20of%20CIM
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Part of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). 3, record 2, English, - Petroleum%20Society%20of%20CIM
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 4, record 2, English, - Petroleum%20Society%20of%20CIM
Record 2, Key term(s)
- CIM Petroleum Society
- CIM Society of Petroleum
- Society of Petrolem of CIM
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Petroleum Society of CIM
1, record 2, French, Petroleum%20Society%20of%20CIM
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmé par l'organisme établi à Calgary (Alberta). 2, record 2, French, - Petroleum%20Society%20of%20CIM
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Relève de l'Institut canadien des mines, de la métallurgie et du pétrole (ICM). 3, record 2, French, - Petroleum%20Society%20of%20CIM
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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