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alcoholization device [1 record]

Record 1 1996-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

Device which allows the injection or atomization of alcohol in the air circuit to eliminate frost problems.

OBS

These devices are of two types : alcohol evaporators, which are located upstream of the air compressor, and alcohol injectors, which are located downstream.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Appareil permettant l'injection ou la vaporisation d'alcool dans le circuit pneumatique pour éliminer les risques de gel.

OBS

Ces appareils sont de deux types : les évaporateurs d'alcool, lorsqu'ils sont montés en amont du compresseur d'air, et les injecteurs d'alcool, lorsqu'ils sont installés en aval.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Dispositivo que alcoholiza los circuitos de aire comprimido para evitar la condensación y consiguiente congelación en frío intenso.

OBS

Estos aparatos pueden ser de dos tipos: evaporadores de alcohol cuando están instalados a la entrada del compresor de aire e inyectores de alcohol cuando están instalados a la salida del mismo.

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