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flash steam [3 records]

Record 1 2005-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
DEF

Steam produced from hot water separated from geothermal steam. [It] ... is generated by a sudden lowering of the pressure of the hot water, thus allowing it to boil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
CONT

La vapeur détendue quitte la turbine, entre dans le condenseur où elle redevient liquide. L'eau ainsi condensée est recyclée, elle tourne donc en circuit fermé.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

The steam produced when pressurized hot liquid enters into a lower pressure chamber. Examples are liquids extracted from digesters and condensate removed from paper machine dryers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier

Spanish

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