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VALVULA DESCARGA RAPIDA [2 records]

Record 1 2008-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A manually or automatically controlled valve used to permit flow of a process fluid to the drain, flare or storage system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Vanne qui verse l'excédent des eaux dans un canal de fuite.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
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Record 2 2008-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Petroleum Technology - Equipment
DEF

The discharge valve through which oil and water are discharged from separators, treaters, etc.

OBS

It is usually a motor valve, and in another service may be called a liquid-level controller.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Appareillage (Technologie pétrolière)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
  • Equipo (Tecnología petrolera)
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