Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

fallo fija

English translation:

fail-safe

Added to glossary by Lesley Jackson (X)
Oct 29, 2010 14:30
13 yrs ago
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Spanish term

fallo fija

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Energy / Power Generation solar power
Spain: HAZOP report:
NODO: Economizador
DESVIACION: NO alimentación eléctrica
SALVAGUARDA: las válvulas van a posición segura (fallo fija)

Assuming "fija" to be a noun here... failure of [the] _____? Hard to even find "fija" as a noun in dictionary, but it has an odd assortment of meanings... none technical that I can find. Thanks.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 fail-safe
3 ...failure proof...

Proposed translations

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fail-safe

As it goes to a safe position, this seems the most likely. And thanks for choosing my other answer, by the way!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fail-safe
Peer comment(s):

agree meirs : of course
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks, erowe."
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...failure proof...

I think that is what they mean here
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