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37 projects entered 9 positive feedback from outsourcers
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Corroboration
Interpreting Volume: 8 days Completed: Jun 2023 Languages: English to Spanish Spanish to English
Liaison interpreting in engineering and nuclear physics
For the second time, I interpreted for the nuclear association WANO and a Spanish nuclear plant during a peer review. I was assigned to the Engineering team and interpreted at technical meetings for 8 days on subjects such as electronics, obsolescence, quality assurance, nuclear fuel, etc.
Nuclear Eng/Sci, Engineering (general), Electronics / Elect Eng
No comment.
Translation Volume: 32219 words Completed: Feb 2021 Languages: English to Spanish
Online course on a risk assessment process for power plants
Online training to teach operators and engineers of power plants a risk analysis process based on the study of different case scenarios, analysing how they could have been avoided in their own plant.
Different case studies are analysed, the content is very technical regarding, among other case studies, steam turbine overspeed, steam turbine unit motorization, gas turbine oil fire, steam turbine oil fire, steam turbine loss of lubricating oil, steam turbine loss of AC DC power, steam turbine water induction, cooling tower fire, coal pulverizer fire explosion and recovery boiler smelt water reaction.
I also translated some other more general documentation regarding the course (such as the training program, requirement for the training areas, schedule, etc.).
Engineering (general), Energy / Power Generation
No comment.
Editing/proofreading Volume: 11 hours Duration: Feb 2021 Languages: English to Spanish
3er party reviews, spot quality checks and draft style guide
My client (a translation agency) wanted to improve the quality of their translations to their end client (an engineering company). For this, they requested from me:
- 3rd party reviews of several translations to be able to choose a suitable team of translators for the project.
- Quality spot checks to ensure good quality of the translations delivered to the end client.
- An analysis of several files reviewed by the end client to detect i) any existing quality issues and ii) style or terminology changes that could be implemented to better meet the needs of the client.
- A draft style guide to try to match the style and terminology requested by the client in their reviews.
Printing & Publishing
positive Unlisted : Diana provided exhaustive and comprehensive feedback on the files we provided. Her insights were very valuable for us to identify client style and preferences, and to ultimately improve our translation service.
Translation Volume: 54761 words Duration: Oct 2019 to Feb 2023 Languages: English to Spanish
Project proposals and business plans for an international organisation
I've been collaborating with this well-known international organisation since 2019.
I translate reports on the steps taken by the different countries to phase down their consumption of certain refrigerants to achieve the goals of the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment. The text is a mixture of technical and general content regarding refrigerants, politics and accounting.
I also translate for them business plans, agendas and progress reports.
To carry out these translations, I analyse previous translations in order to maintain consistence and I use specific glossaries and dictionaries (on refrigerants and other matters) to make sure that I use the vocabulary of the organisation.
Government / Politics, Environment & Ecology, Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
No comment.
Translation Volume: 298000 words Duration: Jun 2019 to Apr 2021 Languages: English to Spanish
Three Maths textbooks following the International Baccalaureate curriculum
I started collaborating with the renowned Spanish publishing house Vicens Vives in 2019 with the translation of a Maths book following the International Baccalaureate curriculum (Middle Years Programme, for students aged 11-16).
For this translation, I studied the existing materials in Spanish of the IB to create a term base of their specific terms and analysed the Spanish translation of a previous book by the same publisher to maintain consistency.
Later, in 2020, I was offered 2 more Maths books of a higher level (Diploma Programme, for students aged 16-10) that I’m currently finishing.
These books have been a pleasure to translate, as they are very interesting and the collaboration with the publishing house excellent.
Mathematics & Statistics
No comment.
Translation Volume: 10180 words Completed: Nov 2016 Languages: English to Spanish
Scientific reports on nuclear physics for a research institute
Translation of the background, objectives, approach, results, applications and keywords of several scientific reports in the field of nuclear generation of electricity.
Physics, Nuclear Eng/Sci, Energy / Power Generation
positive Masaharu Matsuura (Echo International): She worked as my team member/partner, not the vendor.
Diana Llorente: Thanks a lot for you positive feedback and kind words. It's always a pleasure collaborating with you.
Interpreting Volume: 8 days Duration: Sep 2019 Languages: English to Spanish Spanish to English
Liaison interpreting in a nuclear plant
I worked as part of the team of interpreters for the WANO peer audit in the nuclear power plant of Ascó, in Spain. I interpreted in meetings about nuclear safety, mechanics, electrical equipment, training and others.
Physics, Nuclear Eng/Sci, Energy / Power Generation
No comment.
Translation Volume: 25000 words Duration: May 2015 to Sep 2015 Languages: French to Spanish English to Spanish
Ongoing project: Documentation related to safety products and equipment
Ongoing translation project for a brand in the health and safety equipment field. I translate press notes, brochures and web pages of products such as: protective clothing, gas protection equipment and gas detection devices, safety gloves, safety in height equipment, etc.
Safety
No comment.
Translation Volume: 6876 words Completed: Sep 2015 Languages: English to Spanish
Text on the history of telescopes and their technical developments
Text exploring the history of telescopes, from Galileo's first refractor to space telescopes. This text covers the basic concepts of optics, explaining them in a clear way, and highlighting the effects that technical developments of telescopes had on astronomical findings and social beliefs of the time.
Science (general), Physics, History
No comment.
Translation Volume: 18000 words Duration: Jan 2015 to Aug 2017 Languages: English to Spanish
Marketing materials for a major telecommunications company (Cisco)
Ongoing project translating, transcreating and editing marketing material with technical content, for a major company in the telecommunications field (Cisco).
For this project I follow extensive style guides as well as specific indications for every marketing campaign (desired tone, audience at what the campaign is aimed, etc).
The challenge for this project is to be able to convey a technical message in a natural way, which is adequate for the kind of audience of the campaign (final users, technical buyers or higher directives at C-level depending on the campaign) without including technical jargon. This can only be achieved by really understanding the text and through a really good command of the source and target language in this field.
Translation Volume: 46052 words Completed: Feb 2016 Languages: English to Spanish
O&M manual of a ballast water treatment system
Translation of the operations and maintenance manual of a ballast water treatment system and of its filter system. These very extensive manuals included sections on safety, operation, UV system, filter system, power supply and control panel, maintenance and spares, certifications, warranty and troubleshooting.
positive Alyssa Marino (Echo International): No comment.
Diana Llorente: Thank you for your feedback, Alyssa. I really enjoyed working on this project for Echo
Translation Volume: 2863 words Completed: Aug 2015 Languages: English to Spanish
Technical report, press releases and flyer of semiconductor devices
Translation of press releases related to semiconductor devices products and industry. Translation of a technical report analysing the design requirements for switching regulators used in the automotive industry, while introducing the technical characteristics and advantages of a new buck converter.
Translation Volume: 9363 words Completed: Jul 2015 Languages: English to Spanish
Operation and maintenance manual of a hoist
Operation and maintenance manual of a hoist belonging to an automatic aplicer. The hoist is used for loading and unloading rolls to the splicer and the manual describes both how the hoist and the splicer work and their components. The content is highly technical and it describes maintenance operations, mechanical and electronic components and electronic diagrams. Sections: technical characteristics, operating safety of the splicer, hoist safety, controls description, roll loading, adjustements of components, diagrams of electronic circuits, parts manual, glossary.
Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics / Elect Eng
positive PPI Technical Communications (Stephanie Perko): Excellent work. I will be sure to contact Diana for future projects.
Editing/proofreading Volume: 28962 words Completed: Jul 2015 Languages: English to Spanish
Parts and service manual of a composite fibre placement machine
Proofreading of the parts and service manual of a 7-axis fibre placement machine for manufacturing composite surfaces. This manual contains information on the different mechanical components of the machine, the electric system, the pneumatic system and the maintenance requirements of the different components.
During this proofreading I aimed to ensure that the meaning and terminology were correct, that the terminology was consistent through this (long) document and with previous translations and that the Spanish in the manual sounded natural and clear.
Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Engineering: Industrial, Electronics / Elect Eng
positive PPI Technical Communications (Stephanie Perko): Excellent feedback I can pass along to my client.
Translation Volume: 2289 words Completed: May 2015 Languages: English to Spanish
Customer brochures of a surveillance solution
Translation of the customer brochures for the release of a new highly technological integrated surveillance solution.
Translation Volume: 26873 words Completed: Apr 2015 Languages: English to Spanish
Management annual report regarding business performance of engineering company
Management annual report of a major manufacturer of machinery for the power, oil&gas and mining industries. The report describes their economic results against the planning, as well as organisational changes during the year, EHS results, technology used and improvements in marketing, quality management, training, etc.
Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Management, Construction / Civil Engineering
No comment.
Translation Volume: 14126 words Completed: Apr 2015 Languages: English to Spanish French to Spanish
Message errors for software of an industrial dosing system
Alarm messages related to possible mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, software or communication issues that could happen when using this piece of machinery and its server.
Translation Volume: 3728 words Completed: Feb 2015 Languages: English to Spanish
User manual for a visual inspection system used in the assembly of parts
Manual of an automatic visual inspection system used in the assembly of taps. The system inspects the parts and the finished product to ensure correct manufacturing and assembly. This manual explain the architecture of the system and goes through the different screens of the software for setting up and operating the system.
Manufacturing, IT (Information Technology), Automation & Robotics
positive Chiara Ziliani (Writec): No comment.
Translation Volume: 12912 words Completed: Dec 2014 Languages: French to Spanish
Technical documentation of an automatic dosing system
Translation Volume: 5651 words Completed: Oct 2014 Languages: English to Spanish
Operation and maintenance manual of a reverse osmosis system
Manual for installation of a reverse osmosis system for water treatment. It includes instructions for installation and start up, description of parts, explanation of chemical processes taking place, tests to carry out, chemical dosing, maintenance and cleaning.
Translation Volume: 15189 words Completed: Jun 2014 Languages: English to Spanish
Technical specification for an oceanographic research vessel
Translation of the following parts of the technical specification for an oceanographic research vessel: Machinery (generator sets, engines, power transmission, fuel-oil feed systems, lubrication oil system, cooling and heating systems for machinery, heat generation); HVAC (heating, water, sanitation, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, fire protection) and scientific equipment.
Spellcheck and consistency check of the whole specification (51000 words)
Ships, Sailing, Maritime, Engineering (general)
No comment.
Editing/proofreading Volume: 17550 words Languages: English to Spanish
Safety procedure for preparation of materials used for nuclear fuel storage
Tests and documentation for performing activities utilizing Important To Safety (ITS) B concrete and Not Important to Safety (NITS) grout and procedure for completion of fabrication of a nuclear fuel storage overpack.
Nuclear Eng/Sci, Manufacturing, Safety
No comment.
Translation Volume: 21191 words Languages: English to Spanish
Safety instructions and operating manual for air separation unit
Translation Volume: 84965 words Languages: English to Spanish
29 technical reports for First Break (geoscience and engineering magazine)
Translation of the technical sections and case studies of First Break, the monthly publication of the EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers) principally in the following fields:
Petroleum geology, 3D Imaging, marine seismic, data processing, reservoir geosciences, 3D modelling, well technology, passive seismic, unconventional resources, rock physics.
Petroleum Eng/Sci, Petroleum Eng/Sci, Geology
No comment.
Translation Volume: 21579 words Languages: English to Spanish
Catalogue of flexible conduit systems
Catalogue of flexible conduit systems products, applications, company overview, technical data, quality approvals, IP ratings
Translation Volume: 5030 words Languages: English to Spanish
Catalogue of solid woven conveyor belting
Catalogue for a major manufacturer of solid woven conveyor products, which includes: description of the technology and materials used for manufacturing these products, technical characteristics (carcass, covers, joints...), applications, product and safety, safety and quality certifications and description of packaging and storage
Mechanics / Mech Engineering, Manufacturing
No comment.
Translation Volume: 4458 words Languages: English to Spanish
Operating instructions for scaffold tester
Construction / Civil Engineering, Mechanics / Mech Engineering
No comment.
Translation Volume: 4388 words Languages: English to Spanish
Technical Information for an hygienic measuring system for conductivity
Technical Information for an hygienic measuring system for conductivity and concentration for applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries as well as in biotechnology
Translation Volume: 1257 words Languages: English to Spanish
Microscope user manual and warranty
Law (general), Physics
No comment.
Translation Volume: 4113 words Languages: English to Spanish
Documentation on absorbent polymers
Instructions for use of super absorbent polymers, applications in Agriculture, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) according to EU Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006, Article 31 & Annex II, test report
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
No comment.
Translation Volume: 11905 words Languages: German to Spanish English to Spanish
Data sheets of additives used in the coatings, inks and plastic industry
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng, Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
No comment.
Translation Volume: 4009 words Languages: Spanish to English
Configuration documentation for an Oracle data storage system
IT (Information Technology)
No comment.
Translation Volume: 5312 words Languages: English to Spanish
Web page product news of technical product (diacetate films)
Web page product news (cellulose acetate films) written in a quite literary ane ingenious way
Advertising / Public Relations, Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng, Marketing
No comment.
Editing/proofreading Volume: 6 hours Languages: English to Spanish
Marketing information for a luxury car brand
Automotive / Cars & Trucks, Marketing
No comment.
Translation Volume: 4099 words Languages: English to Spanish
Proposal to tender for provision of property brokerage services
Response to RFP (request for proposal). Provision of Professional Property Brokerage Services
Business/Commerce (general), Real Estate
No comment.
Translation Volume: 4800 words Languages: German to Spanish
Statutes of a public limited company
Business/Commerce (general), Law: Contract(s)
No comment.
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German to Spanish: Physikalische und chemische Vorgänge in selbstheilenden Kunststoff-Kondensatoren General field: Science Detailed field: Electronics / Elect Eng
Source text - German So wurde zunächst das Dielektrikum verbessert. Mit Kunststoffolien konnte bei gleichem oder sogar kleinerem Volumen die Gefahr eines Durchschlages weiter gesenkt, aber nicht ausgeschaltet werden. Die maximal nutzbare Feldstärke war von einzelnen Schwachstellen begrenzt. Durch Übertragung des Selbstheilprinzips auf Kunststoffkondensatoren wurden diese unschädlich und Betriebsfeldstärken von 106 V/cm erreicht. Die Kondensatoren wurden dadurch gleichzeitig noch sicherer und erheblich kleiner.
Die Arbeiten verliefen in vielen Einzelschritten ohne Sensation. Für die hohe Zuverlässigkeit und Kleinheit der modernen Elektronik waren sie aber eine unbedingte Voraussetzung.
Bei den selbstheilenden Kondensatoren benützt man extrem dünne Elektroden, die im Falle eines Kurzschlusses so weit verdampfen, daß um den Durchschlagskanal herum eine isolierende Ringzone (Isolierhof) entsteht (Abb. 1) (1). Der Effekt wurde in den 30er Jahren an metallisiertem Papier gefunden und führte zu den sog. MP-Kondensatoren. Eine Übertragung des Prinzips auf das erste Kunststoff-Dielektrikum Polystyrol gelang jedoch nicht. Meist fiel die Isolation schon nach den ersten Durchschlägen ganz erheblich, manchmal bis zum Kurzschluß, obgleich der spe¬zifische Widerstand von Polystyrol etwa 104 mal höher liegt als der von Papier. Dieser Befund veranlaßte uns, den Selbstheileffekt näher zu untersuchen.
Translation - Spanish Por ese motivo se mejoró primero el dieléctrico. Utilizando películas de plástico era posible reducir el riesgo de perforación para el mismo volumen, o incluso para volúmenes menores, aunque no eliminarlo completamente. El valor máximo de la intensidad de campo que se podía utilizar quedaba limitado por la vulnerabilidad de zonas concretas. Al aplicar a los condensadores de plástico el principio de autorregeneración se alcanzaron intensidades de campo de 106 V/cm sin dañar el condensador. Los condensadores pasaron a ser de esta manera más seguros y significativamente más pequeños.
Los trabajos fueron progresando en pequeños pasos. Sin embargo estos avances fueron imprescindibles para obtener la gran fiabilidad y reducido tamaño de la electrónica moderna.
En los condensadores autorregenerables se utilizan electrodos muy finos que, en caso de cortocircuito, se evaporan hasta formarse un anillo aislante (área aislada) alrededor del canal de perforación (figura 1) (1). Este efecto se observó en los años 30 en papel metalizado, lo que dio lugar a los llamados condensadores MP. No obstante, el intento de aplicar este principio al primer dieléctrico de plástico de poliestireno no funcionó. En la mayor parte de los casos el aislamiento se reducía de manera considerable tras unas pocas perforaciones, pudiéndose incluso llegar a producir un cortocircuito, a pesar de que la resistencia específica del poliestireno es aproximadamente 104 veces mayor que la del papel. Este resultado nos llevó a investigar el efecto de autorregeneración en mayor detalle.
German to Spanish: Machinery maintenance manual General field: Tech/Engineering Detailed field: Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Source text - German Die Alterung und Verschmutzung der Druckflüssigkeit hängt von vielfältigen Betriebsbedingungen ab, wie z. B. Temperatur, Betriebsdruck, Filterung, Schmutzeintrag aus der Umwelt über Belüftungseinrichtungen und Bewegungsdichtungen, Luftfeuchtigkeit usw.
Eine Sichtprüfung bringt nur eine grobe Abschätzung (Trübung der Druckflüssigkeit, dunkleres Aussehen als zum Einfüllzeitpunkt, Bodensatz im Behälter).
Empfohlen wird jedoch eine Laboruntersuchung. Je nach Ergebnis der Untersuchung ist die Druckflüssigkeit bei:
- Alterung und/oder Verschlammung auszutauschen
- Verschmutzung (Reinheitsklasse wird nicht eingehalten). Filtration mit einem separaten Filteraggregat.
Zur Entfernung von Verschlammung und einer größeren Ansammlung von Wasser wird empfohlen, ca. 90 % des Behältervolumens über ein externes Filteraggregat zu entnehmen und zu reinigen. Die Restmenge mit den Schmutz- und Wasserablagerungen ist gemäss geltenden Verordnungen zu entsorgen.
Translation - Spanish El nivel de envejecimiento y contaminación del fluido hidráulico depende de diferentes parámetros relativos a las condiciones de servicio, como por ejemplo temperatura, presión, filtrado, nivel de impurezas ambientales que alcanzan los sistemas de ventilación y las juntas de movimiento, la humedad del aire, etc.
Una inspección visual aporta únicamente información aproximada sobre el estado del fluido (turbidez, aspecto más oscuro que en el momento de llenado, sedimentos en el recipiente).
Se recomienda por tanto realizar ensayos de laboratorio. De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos el fluido hidráulico debe:
- Cambiarse si se detecta envejecimiento o enlodamiento
- Filtrarse con un equipo de filtración independiente si se detecta contaminación (si no se cumple la clase de pureza).
Para eliminar el enlodamiento, así como acumulaciones mayores de agua se recomienda filtrar aproximadamente el 90 % del volumen del depósito a través de una unidad de filtrado externa. La cantidad restante, con acumulaciones de suciedad y agua, debe desecharse de acuerdo con la normativa vigente.
German to Spanish: Data sheet General field: Science Detailed field: Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
Source text - German Chemischer Aufbau
Lösung eines polyethermodifizierten Methylalkylpolysiloxan-Copolymeren
Kenndaten
Die angegebenen Werte stellen keine Spezifikation dar, sondern sind typische Ausfalldaten.
Verhindert die Schaum- und Blasenbildung während der Herstellung und Applikation. In mineralisch gefüllten. Systemen zeigt es ausgezeichnete Entlüftungseigenschaften. Zusätzlich verbessert es die Benetzung von Quarz und Glasfasern.
Einsatzempfehlungen
Besonders empfohlen für Systeme auf Basis von Polyurethan- und Epoxidharzen.
Translation - Spanish Composición química
Solución de un copolímero de metilalquilpolisiloxano modificado con poliéter
Características
Los siguientes datos corresponden a los valores típicos del producto y no deben ser considerados como especificaciones.
Densidad (20 °C): 0,86 g/ml
Componentes no volátiles (60 min, 105°C): 52 %
Disolvente: White spirit/acetato de metoxipropilo 9/1
Punto de inflamación: 38 °C
Propiedades y ventajas
Evita la formación de espuma y burbujas durante la fabricación y aplicación. En sistemas con minerales muestra excelentes propiedades de liberación de aire. Mejora además la humectación del cuarzo y de la fibra de vidrio.
Aplicaciones recomendadas
Especialmente recomendado para sistemas a base de resinas de poliuretano o epoxi.
English to Spanish: 1S.A. Wessels, A. De La Peña, M. Kratz, S. Williams-Stroud and T. Jbeili. Identifying faults and fractures in unconventional reservoirs through microseismic monitoring. First Break, Vol 29, No 7, July 2011 pp. 99 – 104 General field: Science Detailed field: Petroleum Eng/Sci
Source text - English A successful frac will typically increase the permeability of fine-grained hydrocarbon reservoirs – thus enhancing the well’s production and delivering a significant rate of return. This is achieved by stimulating an existing network of natural fractures (Maxwell et al., 2006; Gale et al., 2007). Hydraulically stimulated natural fractures are generally near the wellbore and are a primary receiver of proppant necessary to create a flow pathway to the wellbore. In some cases, a horizontal wellbore will encounter a pre-existing stressed tectonic fault. Pumping of fluids and proppant into a fault can bring about one or more unintended negative effects. A non-target formation may be stimulated and give rise to hydraulic connectivity with aquifers that ultimately increase water production. Another risk is diversion of fluid and proppant to a fault zone that lies several hundred feet away from the target fracture stage. The end result is decreased stimulation of the target formation, a potential increase in water production, and a significant cost to the operator in terms of time and materials. Having the ability to differentiate between faults and fractures in a timely manner is critical to reducing such material waste which could be otherwise employed in areas that are more favourable for effective stimulation.
Translation - Spanish Una fractura adecuada normalmente aumentará la permeabilidad de los reservorios de hidrocarburos de grano fino, aumentando así la producción del pozo y produciendo una importante tasa de retorno. Esto se logra mediante la estimulación de una red ya existente de fracturas naturales (Maxwell et al, 2006; Gale et al, 2007). Las fracturas naturales estimuladas hidráulicamente se encuentran generalmente cerca del pozo y son las receptoras principales del proppant necesario para crear una vía de flujo hacia el pozo. En algunos casos, un pozo horizontal se encontrará con una falla tectónica preexistente sometida a tensiones. El bombeo de líquidos y proppant hacia el interior de una falla puede dar lugar a uno o más efectos negativos no deseados. Puede estimularse una formación diferente de la prevista causando una conectividad hidráulica con acuíferos lo que hará aumentar la producción de agua. Otro riesgo es la desviación de fluido y proppant a una zona de fallas situada a varios cientos de metros de distancia respecto de la fractura objetivo. El resultado final es que la estimulación de la formación objetivo se verá reducida, puede existir un posible aumento en la producción de agua, y se generará un coste significativo para el operador en términos de tiempo y materiales. Tener la capacidad de diferenciar entre fallas y fracturas de una manera rápida es esencial para reducir este desperdicio de material que podría emplearse en áreas que sean más favorables a la estimulación efectiva.
English to Spanish: Marketing news of cellulose acetate films General field: Marketing Detailed field: Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
Source text - English MAKE WASTE MANAGEMENT WORK FOR YOU
Clarifoil®, the world’s leading producer of innovative cellulose acetate films for labels, carton windows and print lamination is well known for its eco credentials.
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is becoming more relevant as a waste disposal route for food and packaging. AD is a similar technique to composting but the methane gas produced is recovered and used to provide energy. Clarifoil® clear films are accredited to EN 13432 and have been found to be suitable for AD.
Anaerobic digestion is an attractive waste disposal route, because it allows for the collection of food material as well as packaging, which can either be used as a source of energy or converted into fertiliser. AD has become an important element of the UK’s renewable energy portfolio. In May, the coalition announced plans to “promote a huge increase in energy from waste through anaerobic digestion”.
Clarifoil® supplies top quality packaging materials created to the highest standard, but as importantly in today’s arena, the products environmental credentials are exceptional.
Translation - Spanish HAGA QUE LA GESTIÓN DE RESIDUOS REVIERTA EN SU EMPRESA
Clarifoil®, el líder mundial en la fabricación de láminas innovadoras de acetato de celulosa para su utilización en etiquetas, ventanas transparentes de envases y laminación impresa, es una empresa reconocida por sus certificaciones medioambientales.
La digestión anaeróbica (DA) es un método de eliminación de residuos de alimentos y envases que está adquiriendo cada vez más relevancia. La DA es una técnica parecida al compostaje, donde el gas metano se recupera y se usa para generar energía. Las películas transparentes de Clarifoil ® están certificadas de acuerdo con la norma EN 13432 y se ha demostrado que son adecuadas para su tratamiento por DA.
La digestión anaeróbica es una vía de eliminación de residuos interesante ya que permite recoger tanto alimentos como envases para ser usados como fuente de energía, o bien convertirse en abono. La DA se ha convertido en un elemento importante dentro del abanico de energías renovables del Reino Unido. En mayo, el gobierno británico anunció planes para “promover un gran aumento de la energía obtenida a partir de residuos mediante digestión anaeróbica”.
Clarifoil® suministra envases de alta calidad creados según los más altos estándares, pero en el contexto actual es igual de importante el hecho de que sus certificaciones medioambientales son excepcionales.
English to Spanish: translation for a UN agency (Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol), report 9662 for the 96th Executive Committee meeting of the Parties General field: Bus/Financial Detailed field: International Org/Dev/Coop
Source text - English Indicative costs for a funding window
28. The Executive Committee could consider a funding window of US $10 million for the establishment and operation of three pilot regional atmospheric monitoring stations for five years. Indicative costs are based on the following indicative estimates:
(a) Project preparation costs: for each of the three monitoring sites, a two-year flask sampling survey (US $250,000), possible travel of an Advisory Committee member (US $10,000), and preparation of a site-specific proposal based inter alia on the results of the survey (US $150,000), resulting in total preparation costs of US $1,230,000;
(b) Establishment and operation of three stations: The costs to establish three high-frequency monitoring stations and operate those stations for five years based on the estimates provided in table 1 of document UNEP/OzL.Pro.WG.1/46/2/Add.1, assuming two of those stations would be at sites where existing infrastructure already exists, and including annual personnel costs (including overhead) per station of US $100,000, and 10 per cent contingency, resulting in costs of US $4,675,000 for three stations;
(c) Training and technical assistance at three stations: annual trainings and technical assistance of US $30,000 per station, per year, resulting in costs of US $450,000 for three stations over five years;
(d) Technical assistance for data storage and data management: US $150,000 for each site to build capacity for data archiving and stewardship protocols, and to assist sites to make their data available according to FAIR data principle, resulting in costs of US $450,000 for three stations;
(e) Flask sampling support to one region: to build capacity of Article 5 countries in one region, US $175,000 per year to support to a regional laboratory to analyze samples from countries in the region, and US $500,000 to support periodic flask sampling in five countries in that region, resulting in costs of US $1,375,000 for periodic flask sampling in five countries over five years;
(f) Support for calibration standards, measurement support software and an international conference on lessons learned: technical assistance to support common calibration standards and support for an international conference to share lessons learned and best practices (US $1,000,000); and
(g) Agency support costs: calculated at 9 per cent of the project costs.
Translation - Spanish Costos indicativos de la ventana de financiación
28. El Comité Ejecutivo podría considerar una ventana de financiación de USD 10 millones para el establecimiento y operación de tres estaciones regionales piloto de vigilancia atmosférica durante cinco años. Los costos indicativos se basan en las siguientes estimaciones indicativas:
a) Costos de preparación de los proyectos: Para cada uno de los tres emplazamientos de vigilancia, un estudio de toma de muestras en recipientes durante dos años (USD 250.000), posibles viajes de un miembro del Comité Asesor (USD 10.000) y preparación de una propuesta específica para el emplazamiento basada, entre otras cosas, en los resultados del estudio (USD 150.000), lo que resulta en unos costos de preparación totales de USD 1.230.000;
b) Establecimiento y operación de tres estaciones: Los costos de establecer tres estaciones de vigilancia con una alta frecuencia de toma de datos y de mantenerlas en funcionamiento durante cinco años, tomando como base las estimaciones que figuran en el cuadro 1 del documento UNEP/OzL.Pro.WG.1/46/2/Add.1, asumiendo que dos de esas estaciones se situarán en ubicaciones donde ya exista infraestructura e incluyendo unos gastos anuales de personal (incluidos los gastos generales) por estación de USD 100.000 y un 10 por ciento para imprevistos, ascenderían a USD 4.675.000 para tres estaciones;
c) Capacitación y asistencia técnica en tres estaciones: Capacitaciones anuales y asistencia técnica de USD 30.000 por estación al año, lo que resulta en unos costos de USD 450.000 para tres estaciones durante cinco años;
d) Asistencia técnica para el almacenamiento y la gestión de datos: USD 150.000 para cada emplazamiento destinados a crear capacidad en protocolos de archivo y gestión de datos y para prestar asistencia a los emplazamientos con el fin de que pueda accederse a sus datos de acuerdo con el principio FAIR, lo que resultaría en unos costos de USD 450.000 para tres estaciones;
e) Apoyo para el muestreo en recipientes en una región: Con el fin de desarrollar la capacidad de los países del artículo 5 en una región, USD 175.000 al año para apoyar a un laboratorio regional que analice muestras de países de la región y USD 500.000 para apoyar el muestreo periódico en recipientes en cinco países de esa región, lo que resulta en unos costos de USD 1.375.000 para el muestreo periódico en recipientes en cinco países durante cinco años;
f) Apoyo a normas de calibración, programas informáticos necesarios para las mediciones y una conferencia internacional sobre las lecciones aprendidas: Asistencia técnica para apoyar normas de calibración comunes y apoyo a una conferencia internacional a fin de compartir las lecciones aprendidas y las buenas prácticas (USD 1.000.000); y
g) Gastos de apoyo: Calculados en un 9 por ciento de los costos del proyecto.
English to Spanish: Technical report for the organisation EPRI. Tittle: Assessment of Hot Cell Data and Dimensional Stability Model of AgInCd Control Rod Absorber. General field: Science Detailed field: Nuclear Eng/Sci
Source text - English Background
Understanding the dimensional stability of neutron absorbers in control rods used in light water reactors (LWRs) is critical to both predicting their mechanical lifetime and establishing their design features. The mechanical lifetime is the length of time the control rod resides in the reactor until the control rod's outer cladding (usually stainless steel) cracks and continues to expand. This could impede the ability of the control rod to fully insert.
In PWRs, the control rod cladding may fail by fabrication defects, fretting wear with guide tubes and guide cards, or by excessive straining caused by swelling of the absorber resulting in mechanical interaction (that is, stressing) between the absorber and cladding. The latter failure mechanism usually occurs at the lower tip of the control rod that has the highest exposure or neutron fluence (that is, cumulative number of neutrons per unit area over a specified energy range). This expansion or dimensional change is difficult to predict; therefore, it is difficult to incorporate mitigating design features because of the lack of post-irradiation examination (PIE) and testing of the absorber materials across the entire spectrum of exposure.
Objectives
• Perform a comprehensive literature review to extract and compile all pertinent AIC data from previous EPRI research as well as open literature.
• Perform various analyses and develop models to aid in understanding control rod dimensional stability based on physical, chemical, and microstructural property data sets as well as the dynamics of neutron capture, transmutation, and metallurgical mechanisms.
• Provide an overall assessment of the data and resulting models, with guidance for monitoring AIC absorber exposure (that is, neutron fluence, effective full power years of operation, and so on) and mechanical lifetime of control rods.
Approach
EPRI's Fuel Reliability Program (FRP) and other industry stakeholders sponsored several PIE projects over the past few decades to expand the data set on irradiated AIC alloy used in PWR control rods. Control rod absorber materials from at least four different PWRs were harvested, shipped to hot cell facilities, and examined. These PIE projects have included several characterization, testing, and analytical examinations to measure physical, chemical, and microstructural properties as a function of absorber exposure. For the preparation of this report, a collaborative research team was formed and included staff and personnel from FRP, utilities, control rod suppliers, and EPRI contractors.
Translation - Spanish Antecedentes
Resulta esencial entender la estabilidad dimensional de los absorbentes de neutrones de las barras de control utilizadas en los reactores de agua ligera, tanto para predecir su vida útil mecánica como para definir sus características de diseño. La vida útil mecánica es el período de tiempo que la barra de control permanece en el reactor hasta que su vaina externa (normalmente de acero inoxidable) se agrieta y continúa expandiéndose, lo que podría dificultar insertar de manera completa la barra de control.
En los reactores PWR, la vaina de la barra de control puede fallar como consecuencia de defectos de fabricación, por desgaste resultado de la fricción con los tubos y las placas guía o a causa de un esfuerzo excesivo causado por el hinchamiento del absorbente, que causa una interacción mecánica (es decir, tensiones) entre el absorbente y la vaina. Este último mecanismo de fallo normalmente se da en el extremo inferior de la barra de control, sometido a una exposición mayor de fluencia de neutrones (número acumulado de neutrones por unidad de superficie en un rango de energía determinado). Esta expansión o cambio dimensional es difícil de predecir; por tanto, es difícil incluir en el diseño características que mitiguen este efecto por la falta de evaluaciones posirradiación (PIE) y de ensayos sobre los materiales absorbentes en todo el espectro de exposición.
Objetivos
• Realizar una revisión exhaustiva de las publicaciones existentes para extraer y recopilar todos los datos relevantes de estudios anteriores de EPRI sobre la aleación AIC, así como de publicaciones de acceso público.
• Realizar varios análisis y desarrollar modelos para ayudar a comprender la estabilidad dimensional de las barras de control a partir de conjuntos de datos de propiedades físicas, químicas y microestructurales, y entender las dinámicas de la captura de neutrones, transmutación y mecanismos metalúrgicos.
• Proporcionar una evaluación general de los datos y modelos resultantes, con indicaciones para monitorizar la exposición del absorbente AIC (fluencia de neutrones, años efectivos de funcionamiento a plena potencia, etc.) y la vida útil mecánica de las barras de control.
Enfoque
El Programa de Fiabilidad de Combustible de EPRI y otras partes interesadas han patrocinado varios proyectos de evaluaciones posirradiación (PIE) durante las últimas décadas a fin de ampliar el conjunto de datos disponibles sobre la aleación AIC irradiada en las barras de control de los reactores PWR. Se ha recogido material absorbente de las barras de control de al menos cuatro reactores PWR diferentes, que se ha enviado a instalaciones de celda caliente y analizado. Estos proyectos de PIE han incluido varias caracterizaciones, ensayos y análisis analíticos para medir las propiedades físicas, químicas y microestructurales como función de la exposición del absorbente. Para preparar este informe se ha formado un equipo colaborativo de investigación con personal del programa FRP, de empresas de suministros, de proveedores de barras de control y de proveedores de EPRI.
English to Spanish: Press release General field: Tech/Engineering Detailed field: Mechanics / Mech Engineering
Source text - English Renishaw Central now offers improved additive manufacturing efficiency
To help manufacturers improve production efficiency and monitor their additive manufacturing (AM) performance in real-time, global engineering technologies company Renishaw has issued an update to its Renishaw Central manufacturing data platform. Using feedback from sensors fitted to AM systems, the software gathers and displays machine process data from across production facilities, including AM systems. This means that users can track machine status and what jobs have been executed, as well as pinpoint errors and act on them before they impact process efficiency.
Using Renishaw Central, manufacturers can now capture data throughout the AM process chain, and view machine and process analytics in real-time. The software displays several parameters including build traffic, job progress and recent build history. Users can also sort and select jobs based on name, the number of runs passed, the number of fails and other parameters. If the machine sensors detect a problem, it will feed this back to the platform and Renishaw Central will display an error message informing the user. Then, an operator can be deployed to fix the problem.
Renishaw Central can also provide manufacturers with access to time series data, environmental insights and the results of any process changes. By capturing this data and comparing it over different periods, users can optimise production by introducing process changes based on prior performance.
“Unlike milling or machining, the AM process involves putting materials through phase changes, so manufacturers must keep a close eye on build performance to avoid any anomalies,” explains Ben Diaz, Senior Product Manager at Renishaw. “Renishaw Central enables operators to connect multiple systems with one manufacturing data platform, improving communication across the shop floor. The platform streams data seamlessly, enabling users to see real-time data from AM systems, CNC machines and other systems at a glance, as well as receive live machine and data analytics that can inform predictive maintenance.”
The latest Renishaw Central update supports Renishaw’s existing Additive Manufacturing Process Monitoring (AMPM) solution, which consists of three visualisation software tools.
Translation - Spanish Renishaw Central ahora permite mejorar la eficiencia de la fabricación aditiva
Con el objetivo de ayudar a los fabricantes a mejorar las eficiencias de su producción y a supervisar el rendimiento de su fabricación aditiva (FA) en tiempo real, la empresa tecnológica de ingeniería internacional Renishaw ha lanzado una actualización de su plataforma de datos de fabricación Renishaw Central. Utilizando información recibida de sensores instalados en los sistemas de fabricación aditiva, el software recopila datos de proceso de máquinas situadas en las plantas de producción, incluidos los sistemas de FA. Esto permite a los usuarios hacer un seguimiento del estado de la maquinaria y saber qué trabajos se han llevado a cabo, además de detectar errores y tomar las medidas necesarias antes de que puedan llegar a afectar a la eficiencia de los procesos.
Con Renishaw Central, ahora los fabricantes pueden recoger datos a lo largo de toda la cadena de procesos de la FA, así como consultar información analítica de los equipos y procesos en tiempo real. El software muestra varios parámetros, incluidos los flujos de fabricación, el avance de los trabajos y el historial de trabajos recientes. Los usuarios también pueden ordenar y seleccionar los trabajos por nombre, número de ciclos completados, cantidad de fallos y otros parámetros. Si los sensores de la máquina detectan un problema, lo comunican a la plataforma y Renishaw Central mostrará un mensaje de error que informa al usuario, lo que permite enviar a un operario a resolver el problema.
Renishaw Central puede también proporcionar a los fabricantes datos de series temporales, información ambiental o resultados de cualquier cambio en los procesos. Recopilando estos datos y comparándolos para diferentes períodos, los usuarios pueden optimizar la producción introduciendo cambios en los procesos a partir de los resultados obtenidos.
"A diferencia de lo que ocurre en el fresado o mecanizado, en la fabricación aditiva los materiales sufren cambios de fase, lo que obliga a los fabricantes a seguir de cerca el proceso de construcción de las piezas para evitar posibles anomalías", explica Ben Díaz, jefe de producto sénior de Renishaw. "Renishaw Central permite a los operadores conectar varios sistemas a una única una plataforma de datos de fabricación, lo que mejora la comunicación en todo el taller. La plataforma transmite datos continuamente, de forma que los usuarios pueden ver en tiempo real información de los sistemas de FA, máquinas CNC y otros sistemas de un vistazo, así como consultar instantáneamente estadísticas de datos y de la maquinaria que pueden usarse para hacer mantenimiento predictivo".
Esta última actualización de Renishaw Central puede utilizarse con la solución actual de Renishaw para la supervisión de procesos de fabricación aditiva, compuesta por tres herramientas informáticas de visualización.
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