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French term or phrase:
Vapeur d'étouffement
English translation:
extinguishing steam
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kashew
Oct 24, 2014 11:48
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French term
United Kingdom
Vapeur d'étouffement
French to English
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Petroleum Eng/Sci
Petrochemicals
VAPEUR D'ETOUFFEMENT
La vapeur d'étouffement est utilisée en cas de feu dans la chambre de radiation ou dans la zone de convection du four H-3001.
La vapeur est envoyée dans le four par une vanne manuelle (VST3361) située derrière un mur pare-feu.
Would it be correct to say smothering steam for this?
THANKS.
French. Recycling of petroleum ship slops. No country stated.
La vapeur d'étouffement est utilisée en cas de feu dans la chambre de radiation ou dans la zone de convection du four H-3001.
La vapeur est envoyée dans le four par une vanne manuelle (VST3361) située derrière un mur pare-feu.
Would it be correct to say smothering steam for this?
THANKS.
French. Recycling of petroleum ship slops. No country stated.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +3 | extinguishing steam |
kashew
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| 5 | smothering steam |
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Nov 7, 2014 10:28: kashew Created KOG entry
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extinguishing steam
www.law.cornell.edu › ... › Subchapter R › Part 167 › Subpart 167.45
(5) Pipes for conveying steam from the boilers for the purpose of extinguishing fire shall not be led into the cabins, other living spaces, or working spaces.
(5) Pipes for conveying steam from the boilers for the purpose of extinguishing fire shall not be led into the cabins, other living spaces, or working spaces.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
chris collister
: N2, CO2, so why not steam?
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| agree |
Chakib Roula
: May we say smothering effect steam?
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| agree |
Duncan Moncrieff
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2 days 11 hrs
smothering steam
Vapeur d'étouffement = steam used for smothering fires
"Steam Smothering Systems ..."
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title46-vol3/pdf/CFR-2...
"... On such vessels contracted for prior to January 1, 1962, a steam smothering system may be accepted in lieu of the inert gas system for the protection of cargo holds, paint lockers, and similar spaces. However, although existing steam smothering systems may be repaired, replaced, or extended, no new systems contracted for on or after January 1, 1962, will be permitted.On such vessels contracted for prior to January 1, 1962, a steam smothering system may be accepted in lieu of the inert gas system for the protection of cargo holds, paint lockers, and similar spaces. However, although existing steam smothering systems may be repaired, replaced, or extended, no new systems contracted for on or after January 1, 1962, will be permitted. ..."
http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/46/167.45-1
"Steam Smothering Systems ..."
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2009-title46-vol3/pdf/CFR-2...
"... On such vessels contracted for prior to January 1, 1962, a steam smothering system may be accepted in lieu of the inert gas system for the protection of cargo holds, paint lockers, and similar spaces. However, although existing steam smothering systems may be repaired, replaced, or extended, no new systems contracted for on or after January 1, 1962, will be permitted.On such vessels contracted for prior to January 1, 1962, a steam smothering system may be accepted in lieu of the inert gas system for the protection of cargo holds, paint lockers, and similar spaces. However, although existing steam smothering systems may be repaired, replaced, or extended, no new systems contracted for on or after January 1, 1962, will be permitted. ..."
http://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/46/167.45-1
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