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Record 1 1986-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Machinery
DEF

a mechanism designed to safeguard the hydraulic system by preventing the pump from overloading.

CONT

Because this danger of rupture exists with every positive-displacement rotary pump, almost all fluid-power systems are fitted with a pressure-relief valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Machines
CONT

Le premier système de contrôle de la pression que l'on rencontre dans un circuit hydraulique se trouve en général directement après la pompe et est constitué d'une valve de détente.

Spanish

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