Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
'live' tower
Russian translation:
"живая" буровая вышка
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Dmitry Goykhman
Mar 12, 2008 17:07
16 yrs ago
English term
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'live' tower
English to Russian
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
drilling
Because of the cable system’s light weight, the drilling rig can operate a * ‘live’ tower *, allowing the tower to be raised and lowered without lowering the rotary head. An automated tensioning system adjusts the cable tension, eliminating down time for cable adjustment.
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Proposed translations
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| 4 | "живая" буровая вышка |
Dmitry Goykhman
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| 4 +1 | подвижная башня (вышка) |
Alexander Onishko
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Mar 17, 2008 11:34: Dmitry Goykhman Created KOG entry
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Dmitry Goykhman
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"живая" буровая вышка
"live" is used figuratively, so it should be translated figuratively
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Alexander Onishko
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Veni Vidi Vici
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