Drafting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001831",
  "term": "Drafting",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process of drawing water from a static source, such as a pond, river, or portable tank, into a fire pump using atmospheric pressure. This technique involves creating a partial vacuum in the pump and suction hose, allowing external atmospheric pressure to push water into the pump. A strainer is typically used to prevent debris from entering the pump.",
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "see_also": [
    "drafting site"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wasserentnahme",
    "es": "extracción de agua",
    "fr": "aspiration"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drafting/"
}