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Record 1 2010-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
CONT

" bursting volume " of a condom means the volume of air contained in the condom at bursting pressure.

CONT

Inflation system for the determination of bursting volume and bursting pressure on condoms. … The system consists of cabinets with sound insulated walls, big enough to allow the condom to be inflated without touching the sides. … Burst pressure and volume in each of the cabinets is measured by a high precision pressure transducer and specially modified diaphragm-type volume meter capable of measuring in 20 milliliter increments respectively.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
CONT

Le principe est de gonfler le préservatif avec de l'air et d'enregistrer le volume et la pression au moment de l'éclatement. Le volume d'éclatement ne doit pas être inférieur à 18 litres et la pression d'éclatement ne doit pas être inférieure à 1,0 kPa.

Spanish

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