Zapfvorgang

13:50 Dec 13, 2007
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German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / Pumps
German term or phrase: Zapfvorgang
- kein Zapfvorgang während 10 vorher gelernter Ver- brauchszeiten in Folge oder spätestens nach 18 Stunden ohne Zapfvorgang
Olav Balslev
Denmark
Local time: 06:03


Summary of answers provided
4 +1drawing off of water (or other liquid)
Samuel Henderson
3bleed operation
Patrick Johnson
2dispensing / dispensing process
Edith Kelly


  

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dispensing / dispensing process


Explanation:
might work here in the context of pumps but more context might be helpful

Edith Kelly
Switzerland
Local time: 06:03
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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bleed operation


Explanation:
I think this is what is intended here seeing that the subject is a pump.

Patrick Johnson
Local time: 05:03
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
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drawing off of water (or other liquid)


Explanation:
I don't think there is an English noun that suits this perfectly; it is better to render it as a phrase (although I'm not 100% sure this is the best phrase)...

Example sentence(s):
  • after 18 hours without water being drawn off.

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Samuel Henderson
United States
Local time: 00:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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