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purge valve [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
DEF

A valve located at a suitable point in a refrigeration system which is used for the purpose of purging.

OBS

The usual location is at the highest point of the condenser and operation may be manual or automatic.

OBS

purge valve; purging valve: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
DEF

Robinet situé sur le circuit frigorifique de façon à permettre la réalisation de purges de liquide ou de gaz.

OBS

robinet de purge : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
DEF

One way valve in a mask [that] allow[s] water to be exhaled through.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
OBS

Masque de plongée.

Spanish

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