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liquid-piston rotary compressor [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compressors
CONT

In the liquid-piston rotary compressor, a round multiblade rotor revolves in an elliptical casing partly filled with liquid, usually water.

CONT

Liquid-piston rotary compressors ... are available in sizes ranging from approximately 2 cfm to 16 000 cfm actual measured air capacity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compresseurs
CONT

Le compresseur à anneau liquide, est essentiellement constitué d'une roue à aubes fixes tournant à l'intérieur d'un carter elliptique partiellement rempli de liquide (eau).

CONT

Le compresseur à anneau liquide a de nombreuses applications dans le domaine de la recherche scientifique en particulier dans la chimie ou bien dans le cas où les gaz traités comportent des composants corrosifs.

Spanish

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