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PNEUMA SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dredging
CONT

The Pneuma system is composed mainly of three cylinders, three compressed air supply and exhaust pipes, a distribution unit, a compressor and a pipeline to transport the dredged slurry. The system is based on the principle of the hydrostatic pump and may be assisted by a compressor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage
CONT

Le système Pneuma est constitué principalement de trois cylindres, de trois conduites d'approvisionnement et d'échappement d'air comprimé, d'une unité de distribution, d'un compresseur et d'un pipeline servant au transport des boues de dragage. Le système est basé sur le principe de la pompe hydrostatique et peut être assisté d'un compresseur.

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