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PIPE BEND [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- expansion loop
1, record 1, English, expansion%20loop
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- loop 2, record 1, English, loop
correct
- flexible bend 3, record 1, English, flexible%20bend
correct
- pipe bend 3, record 1, English, pipe%20bend
correct
- expansion bend 4, record 1, English, expansion%20bend
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bend placed in a line to provide for expansion and contraction. 5, record 1, English, - expansion%20loop
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
expansion loop: term standardized by the British Standards Institution. 6, record 1, English, - expansion%20loop
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Vertical expansion loop. 7, record 1, English, - expansion%20loop
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lyre de dilatation
1, record 1, French, lyre%20de%20dilatation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lyre de compensation 2, record 1, French, lyre%20de%20compensation
correct, feminine noun
- lyre 3, record 1, French, lyre
correct, feminine noun
- boucle de dilatation 4, record 1, French, boucle%20de%20dilatation
correct, feminine noun
- boucle d'élasticité 5, record 1, French, boucle%20d%27%C3%A9lasticit%C3%A9
feminine noun
- arc compensateur 6, record 1, French, arc%20compensateur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décrochement semi-circulaire [ou en forme d'oméga] donné à un tuyau, dans le cas de longs tuyaux parcourus par des fluides chauds, pour faciliter le libre jeu des dilatations. 7, record 1, French, - lyre%20de%20dilatation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Boucle de dilatation verticale. 8, record 1, French, - lyre%20de%20dilatation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tuberías y accesorios
- Sist. de calefacción, ventilación y acondicionamiento de aire
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lira
1, record 1, Spanish, lira
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En las tuberías muy largas por las que circulan fluidos sujetos a cambios de temperatura, sección de tubo en forma de arco o de letra omega, que permite las contracciones y dilataciones que podrían deformar o romper la canalización. 1, record 1, Spanish, - lira
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Oil Drilling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- keyseating
1, record 2, English, keyseating
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- key seating 2, record 2, English, key%20seating
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition downhole when the drill collar or another part of the drill string becomes wedged in a section of crooked hole, particularly a dog leg which is an abrupt deviation from the vertical or the general direction of the hole being drilled. 1, record 2, English, - keyseating
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Key seating takes place as a result of the dragging action of pipe on a sharp bend in the hole. 2, record 2, English, - keyseating
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coincement dans un trou de serrure
1, record 2, French, coincement%20dans%20un%20trou%20de%20serrure
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation résultant de la transformation du trou de sonde à section circulaire en trou à section ressemblant à un trou de serrure par suite d'une déviation de forage. 1, record 2, French, - coincement%20dans%20un%20trou%20de%20serrure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- offset
1, record 3, English, offset
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an abrupt bend in an object(as a pipe or rod) by which one part is turned aside out of line but nearly parallel with the rest. 1, record 3, English, - offset
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Distribution de l'eau
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dévoiement
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9voiement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inclinaison, déviation d'un conduit de fumée, détournement d'un tuyau, d'une canalisation. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9voiement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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