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Record 1 2012-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mine Water Drainage
DEF

An underground excavation that is used to collect water which is then pumped to the surface or to another sump.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écoulement et épuisement des eaux de mines
DEF

Galerie-réservoir souterraine dans laquelle sont collectées et décantées les eaux de mine.

CONT

Les albraques sont des galeries qui rassemblent l'eau venant des rigoles [creusées le long des galeries] avant leur pompage. Ces albraques permettent de stocker de grandes quantités d'eau pour éviter que les pompes ne fonctionnent tout le temps.

Spanish

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