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CYLINDER GATE [2 records]

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Record 1 1986-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
DEF

A gate, installed in a dam to control the flow from a reservoir, consisting of a steel cylinder, open at the top and bottom, having a balanced water pressure on the inside and outside surfaces. The cylinder forms a seat over the opening and closes it when seated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
DEF

Vanne constituée essentiellement par un cylindre creux, ouvert en haut et en bas, placé sur le passage de l'eau.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
OBS

of turbine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
OBS

BT-44

Spanish

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