w.d.

English translation: wanddikte (wall thickness, abbr. W.THK)

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Dutch term or phrase:w.d.
English translation:wanddikte (wall thickness, abbr. W.THK)
Entered by: Jack den Haan

21:25 May 19, 2008
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Petroleum Eng/Sci / Pipeline abbreviation
Dutch term or phrase: w.d.
A description of a steel pipeline used to transport jet fuel:

Het gaat om een 12” API 5L – x42 *w.d.* 5,6 mm leiding.

An expansion or explanation of "w.d." would be most appreciated, if anyone can assist.
Martin Purdy
Local time: 05:22
wanddikte (wall thickness, abbr. W.THK)
Explanation:
From my copy of "Fitters Zakboekje' [PBNA Arnhem, ISBN 90 6228 286 5), I gather that this refers to the wall thickness (wanddikte) of the pipe.
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Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 17:22
Grading comment
Many thanks - that solves it nicely :-)
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wanddikte (wall thickness, abbr. W.THK)


Explanation:
From my copy of "Fitters Zakboekje' [PBNA Arnhem, ISBN 90 6228 286 5), I gather that this refers to the wall thickness (wanddikte) of the pipe.

Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Local time: 17:22
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Grading comment
Many thanks - that solves it nicely :-)
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