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SURGE RELIEF VALVE [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
DEF

A valve which opens at a designated pressure and bleeds a system in order to prevent a buildup of excessive pressure which might damage regulators and other instruments.

OBS

relief valve; pressure relief valve: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
DEF

Soupape qui s'ouvre lorsque la pression dépasse une certaine valeur, et laisse échapper une certaine quantité de liquide.

CONT

Ouverture subite des soupapes de décharge ou des vannes de régulation du circuit caloporteur primaire ou des systèmes connexes.

OBS

soupape de surpression : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

soupape de décharge : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
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