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Hydrostatic test — A hydrostatic test is the common way in which leaks can be found in pressure vessels such as pipelines and plumbing. This method of testing should not be confused with the Hydrostatic Body Fat Test that uses the principles of buoyancy to… … Wikipedia
Hydrostatic shock — The term hydrostatic shock describes the theory that a penetrating projectile produces remote wounding and incapacitating effects in living targets, in addition to local effects in tissue caused by direct impact, through a hydraulic effect in… … Wikipedia
Hydrogen leak testing — is the normal way in which a hydrogen pressure vessel or installation is checked for leaks or flaws. There are various tests.*The Hydrostatic test, The vessel is filled with a nearly incompressible liquid usually water or oil and examined for… … Wikipedia
List of pipeline accidents — The following is a list of pipeline accidents: This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Contents 1 Bel … Wikipedia
Fire extinguisher — Extinguisher redirects here. Extinguisher may also refer to a candle snuffer. A stored pressure fire extinguisher … Wikipedia
Construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System — The construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System was a massive undertaking involving tens of thousands of people often in extreme temperatures and conditions. Specialized construction techniques were pioneered to build the pipeline, most of… … Wikipedia
United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit — Navy Experimental Diving Unit Active 1927 Country … Wikipedia
Chief Oil & Gas — Chief Oil and Gas Type Private company Industry Oil and Gas Founded 1994 Headquarters Dallas, Texas, USA … Wikipedia
Refueling and Overhaul — In the United States Navy, Refueling and Overhaul (ROH) refers to a lengthy process or procedure performed on nuclear powered Naval ships, which involves replacement of expended nuclear fuel with new fuel and a general maintenance fix up,… … Wikipedia
Steel Casing Pipe — Unreferenced|date=March 2007Steel Casing Pipe which is also know as encasement pipe is most commonly used in underground construction to protect utility lines of various types from getting damaged.Such damage might occur due to the elements of… … Wikipedia
