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Record 1 2012-01-30

English

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

May be described as the father of freefall drilling systems, all others having originated from it, although it is not now used in its original form.

French

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

Système original de forage à chute libre.

Spanish

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