mechanical utility

Japanese translation: 水道設備部

22:43 Aug 10, 2014

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English term or phrase: mechanical utility

Mechanical Utilities is responsible for installation and maintenance of several underground utilities on campus. Included are domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and steam, hot water, and chilled water distribution.
http://www.facilities.vt.edu/ops/mechanical/

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Japanese translation:水道設備部

Explanation:
これは大学の管理部門名のひとつですが、電気やガスは扱わず、上下水道だけを扱う部のようなので水道設備部や水道部で良いと思います。電気は明らかに別の部門が扱っていますし。その方が、機械設備部などと訳すより部の業務が端的に伝わります。

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Port City
New Zealand

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水道設備部

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水道設備部

Port City
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