Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Doppelpendelschleuse

English translation:

double pendulum sluice

Added to glossary by Kenneth Beattie
May 1, 2006 16:22
18 yrs ago
German term

Doppelpendelschleuse

German to English Tech/Engineering Engineering: Industrial
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Context:
unfortunately very little, it appears in a list alongside entries such as:
Rotationsabscheider, Fliehkraftabscheider... Zellradschleuse

Thoughts so far:
I have found the term "dual shuttle valve" which appears to be used a lot in the aviation industry but not sure whether it applies here.

Many thanks
Proposed translations (English)
2 double pendulum sluice

Discussion

Lori Dendy-Molz May 2, 2006:
"Dual shuttle valve" sounds fine -- I couldn't vouch for either term but I think they both probably at least vaguely describe what is meant. "Doppelpendelschleuse" also seems pretty rare in this context. Good luck!
Kenneth Beattie (asker) May 2, 2006:
Thanks for your answer and what say you to "dual shuttle valve"? This exists as well (also more hits in Google).

Proposed translations

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double pendulum sluice

at least it does exist

The double pendulum sluice or flap valve comprises two spacially arranged sealing systems one of which is always open and the other one closed, ...
www.freepatentsonline.com/4083730.html
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