Entlastungsbereich

English translation: relief area

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German term or phrase:Entlastungsbereich
English translation:relief area
Entered by: David Williams

12:07 Mar 2, 2016
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Machine/ship diesel engines
German term or phrase: Entlastungsbereich
Context:

"Durch Auslösen der Berstscheiben kommt es im Entlastungsbereich zu Unfällen mit schweren Verletzungen oder Todesfolge."

This is about a large diesel engine/marine propulsion system. I know what this means, just can't put my finger on the right term.

* Sentence or paragraph where the term occurs: See above
* Document type: Safety instructions
* Target audience: System operators
* Country and dialect (source): German
* Country and dialect (target): British English
David Williams
Germany
Local time: 16:12
relief area
Explanation:
The crankcase of gas engines should be provided with crankcase explosion relief valves of a suitable type with sufficient relief area.
http://www.veristar.com/portal/rest/jcr/repository/collabora...

The BICERA Revolution boasts a compact design, with a low size to relief area ratio.
http://diyboatbuilder.com/boat-designs/marine-engine-room-de...
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Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 16:12
Grading comment
Many thanks, Wendy!
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relief area


Explanation:
The crankcase of gas engines should be provided with crankcase explosion relief valves of a suitable type with sufficient relief area.
http://www.veristar.com/portal/rest/jcr/repository/collabora...

The BICERA Revolution boasts a compact design, with a low size to relief area ratio.
http://diyboatbuilder.com/boat-designs/marine-engine-room-de...

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 16:12
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 56
Grading comment
Many thanks, Wendy!

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