Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
couronne d'arrivée mousse
English translation:
foam ring main
Added to glossary by
Christopher Burin
Jul 15, 2006 19:21
17 yrs ago
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French term
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couronne d'arrivée mousse
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
'Prévoir l'installation de la couronne d'arrivée mouuse au niveau de la première virole'.
Under section about anti-incendiary provisions, in 'scope of services provided' document.
Thanks :-)
Under section about anti-incendiary provisions, in 'scope of services provided' document.
Thanks :-)
Proposed translations
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foam ring main
Low confidence because whereas previously I imagined this was in a building, "virole" here suggests it might actually be the fire-fighting system in an aircraft engine.
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Note added at 6 hrs (2006-07-16 01:34:40 GMT)
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COP-FSI defines "Ring main systems with fixed pump(s)" as "A fixed system of piping ... hydrant systems, drencher systems, deluge systems, foam systems, ...
www.arch.hku.hk/~kpcheung/fire/fire21.html
Preference should be given to the use of ring main piping where practicable.
The discharge valves and piping must be compatible with the foam solution used, suited to the purpose and meet the design code of the manufacturer of the discharge valve.
http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/ResourcesSafety/Sections/Mining_S...
(used on mine vehicles)
There shall be a ring main for fire water supply to all areas on the unit. ... A fixed high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system in accordance with ...
www.eftasurv.int/?1=1&showLinkID=3598&1=1
"fixed" might also translate "central" in your other question, as opposed to "mobile" (foam-equipped fire-fighting vehicles)
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Note added at 6 hrs (2006-07-16 01:34:40 GMT)
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COP-FSI defines "Ring main systems with fixed pump(s)" as "A fixed system of piping ... hydrant systems, drencher systems, deluge systems, foam systems, ...
www.arch.hku.hk/~kpcheung/fire/fire21.html
Preference should be given to the use of ring main piping where practicable.
The discharge valves and piping must be compatible with the foam solution used, suited to the purpose and meet the design code of the manufacturer of the discharge valve.
http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/ResourcesSafety/Sections/Mining_S...
(used on mine vehicles)
There shall be a ring main for fire water supply to all areas on the unit. ... A fixed high-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system in accordance with ...
www.eftasurv.int/?1=1&showLinkID=3598&1=1
"fixed" might also translate "central" in your other question, as opposed to "mobile" (foam-equipped fire-fighting vehicles)
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Comment: "Thanks very much for your help Bourth. It's in a tank on a tank farm, so I think this fits as nothing to do with an aircraft engine. Thanks for all your help, much appreciated! :-)"
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