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TURBINE PUMP [2 records]

Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Turbines
DEF

A pump that is driven by a turbine.

OBS

In a turbine pump the casing of the pump is circular, and the impeller is surrounded by diffuser vanes forming water passages that gradually enlarge.

OBS

turbine pump : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • turbo-pump

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Turbines
DEF

Dispositif formé d'une turbine à vapeur et d'une pompe centrifuge.

OBS

Les organes essentiels d'une turbo-pompe sont les suivants : distributeur, roue mobile, diffuseur, etc.

OBS

pompe à turbine; turbopompe : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
OBS

A two-speed turbine-type electric fuel pump is used instead of a positive displacement pump for its quieter operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
OBS

Pompe d'alimentation électrique à turbine.

Spanish

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