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break a vacuum [1 record]

Record 1 2003-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
CONT

Many times, condensate will be retained ahead of steam traps because of the presence of a vacuum. To break a vacuum, air must be introduced into the system by means of a vacuum breaker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
CONT

Casser le vide et pressuriser la cuve de traitement à l'air comprimé.

Spanish

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