brisk bend

Spanish translation: codo en ángulo cerrado

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English term or phrase:brisk bend
Spanish translation:codo en ángulo cerrado
Entered by: Guillermo de la Puerta

18:36 Jan 3, 2003
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering / bombas verticales de varias etapas
English term or phrase: brisk bend
Incorrect Installation

1 = brisk bend
2 = Insufficient: air
3 = Negative gradient: air
4 = Pipe diameter < pump port diameter high head losses
Guillermo de la Puerta
Local time: 07:34
codo en ángulo cerrado
Explanation:
Es decir, el codo forma una curva demasiado cerrada, lo cual impide la circulación o el desplazamiento del material por la tubería.

No en vano "brisk" viene del francés "brusque".

V
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Valentín Hernández Lima
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Local time: 06:34
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Gracias :-) wildlp
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5 +1codo en ángulo cerrado
Valentín Hernández Lima
5curvas pronunciadas
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2ángulo [o, codo] precipitado [o, repentino, o excesivo]..inedacuado
Terry Burgess


  

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curvas pronunciadas


Explanation:
Si se trata de tubos.

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codo en ángulo cerrado


Explanation:
Es decir, el codo forma una curva demasiado cerrada, lo cual impide la circulación o el desplazamiento del material por la tubería.

No en vano "brisk" viene del francés "brusque".

V

Valentín Hernández Lima
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Gracias :-) wildlp

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ángulo [o, codo] precipitado [o, repentino, o excesivo]..inedacuado


Explanation:
Hi Will!
...imagining a "short" or "abrupt" corner/elbow in the piping that "cuts" or "restricts" the proper flow of air.

Hope this helps.
Luck
terry


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