pumping station
[/ˈpʌmpɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən/]
nounpl: pumping stations
estação de bombeamento
1. A facility or installation equipped with pumps used to move fluids (water, sewage, oil, etc.) from one location to another
The city's water treatment system relies on several pumping stations to distribute fresh water throughout the neighborhoods.
O sistema de tratamento de água da cidade depende de várias estações de bombeamento para distribuir água fresca em todos os bairros.
2. An infrastructure facility designed to increase pressure or flow rate of liquids in pipelines
The sewage pumping station malfunctioned, causing backup in the residential area.
A estação de bombeamento de esgoto apresentou mau funcionamento, causando entupimento na área residencial.
3. A building or structure that houses mechanical pumps and related equipment for fluid transportation
Engineers conducted maintenance at the oil pumping station to ensure optimal efficiency.
Os engenheiros realizaram manutenção na estação de bombeamento de petróleo para garantir eficiência ótima.
Pumping stations are critical infrastructure in both urban and rural areas of Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, they are essential for managing water distribution in metropolitan areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where they help overcome geographical challenges. In the USA, pumping stations are vital for sewage systems and water treatment facilities. The term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts within engineering, municipal government, and utilities management.
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