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Record 1 1988-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Prevention
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
DEF

a diaphragm or flap on a vessel or building designed to yield or open and release pressure in the event of an explosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévention des incendies
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Les clapets d'explosion. (...) les mesures de la pression et du gradient de pression dans l'inflammateur [d'essai] permettent de déterminer (...) les clapets de détente à utiliser sur les appareils que l'on veut protéger

Spanish

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