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HYDRAULIC FLUID [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Machinery
  • Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
CONT

Hydraulic oil is a fluid that has several functions. It serves as an energy transfer or power transmission medium, lubricant, and sealant. Also, it is a fluid that cools the equipment and carries contaminants away.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Machines
  • Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
CONT

Une huile hydraulique (ou fluide hydraulique) est un type d'huile [...] dont les principales caractéristiques sont une incompressibilité et une capacité à transmettre de l'énergie de façon extrêmement rapide.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

A fluid of petroleum or non-petroleum origin used in hydraulic systems for transmitting power and providing lubrication. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

hydraulic fluid: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétroles bruts et dérivés
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Fluide à base de produits pétroliers ou non pétroliers, utilisé dans les systèmes hydrauliques pour transmettre une puissance et assurer une lubrification. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

fluide hydraulique : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

liquide hydraulique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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