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REVERSING VALVE [2 records]

Record 1 2000-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Thermodynamics
DEF

Device used to reverse direction of the refrigerant flow, depending upon whether heating or cooling is desired.

DEF

In a heat pump system, a device to effect change-over between heating and cooling cycles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Échangeurs de chaleur
  • Thermodynamique
DEF

Dans une pompe à chaleur, dispositif permettant de passer à volonté du chauffage au refroidissement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

A four-way directional valve used to reverse a double-acting cylinder or reversible motor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Distributeur à quatre voies servant à inverser un vérin à double effet ou un moteur bi-directionnel.

Spanish

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