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MACHINE FORAGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-07-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotary
1, record 1, English, rotary
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rotary machine 1, record 1, English, rotary%20machine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The machine employed to impart rotational power to the drill stem while at the same time permitting vertical movement of the pipe for rotary drilling. 1, record 1, English, - rotary
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modern rotary machines employ a special component, the rotary bushing, to turn the kelly bushing, which permits vertical movement of the kelly while the stem is turning. 1, record 1, English, - rotary
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine rotary
1, record 1, French, machine%20rotary
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine de forage rotary 1, record 1, French, machine%20de%20forage%20%20rotary
proposal, feminine noun
- foreuse rotary 1, record 1, French, foreuse%20rotary
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
- Oil Drilling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spudder
1, record 2, English, spudder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A portable cable-tool drilling rig, which may be mounted on a truck or trailer. 2, record 2, English, - spudder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine de forage par battage
1, record 2, French, machine%20de%20forage%20par%20battage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1983-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ground-Drilling Facilities (Mining)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- integrated tunnel boring and extruded lining system machine 1, record 3, English, integrated%20tunnel%20boring%20and%20extruded%20lining%20system%20machine
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations de forage minier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- machine de forage et de revêtement de tunnels 1, record 3, French, machine%20de%20forage%20et%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%20de%20tunnels
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le MAS subventionne en ce moment une étude pour déterminer s'il est possible de mettre au point une machine capable de forer et de revêtir des tunnels de façon simultanée. 1, record 3, French, - machine%20de%20forage%20et%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%20de%20tunnels
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1982-08-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- drilling machinery 1, record 4, English, drilling%20machinery
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- machines de forage
1, record 4, French, machines%20de%20forage
plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- machine de forage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1982-08-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- earth drilling, earth boring and related machinery 1, record 5, English, earth%20drilling%2C%20earth%20boring%20and%20related%20machinery
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- earth drilling machinery
- earth boring machinery
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machines de forage de terrain 1, record 5, French, machines%20de%20forage%20de%20terrain
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- machine de forage de terrain
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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