Zusammenbruch der Spülförderleltung

11:45 Apr 28, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
German term or phrase: Zusammenbruch der Spülförderleltung
this phrase is connected with tunnel costruction works
danielmotyczko
Local time: 11:18


Summary of answers provided
4collapse of the rinse water feed pipe/distribution line
Sandy A Pirie
3collapse of the waste drain
David Moore (X)
3Break-down of flushing line/ Collapse of flushing line
Sladjana Spaic


  

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Zusammenbruch der Spülförderleltung
collapse of the waste drain


Explanation:
Not quite so sure here, but it could be the "wash-out" drain which has "broken together"...

David Moore (X)
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collapse of the rinse water feed pipe/distribution line


Explanation:
My suggestion combines various things I found on google;

Water Conservation for Electroplaters: Rinse Tank Design
... As shown below, a rinse tank must include a feed water distribution line, ... Water distribution line: The cost of 8 feet of ½ inch PVC pipe, ...
www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00050.htm

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Note added at 13 mins (2005-04-28 11:58:15 GMT)
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I was of course presuming that the rinsing is carried out directly on the rockface, clearing/cooling the drill\'s bits.

Sandy A Pirie
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Zusammenbruch der Spülförderleltung
Break-down of flushing line/ Collapse of flushing line


Explanation:
Some more context would be highly appreciated, e.g. a comlpete sentence might have been given!
:-)



Sladjana Spaic
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