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air inlet valve [2 records]

Record 1 1998-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
OBS

After the filter is stopped and opened to atmosphere at the top, partial drainage allows an air cushion to form. The air inlet valve is then closed and this air is compressed at the pressure of the feed pump.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
  • Traitement des eaux
OBS

Après arrêt du filtre et mise en communication de sa partie supérieure avec l'atmosphère, une vidange partielle permet la constitution d'un matelas d'air. On ferme la vanne de mise à l'atmosphère et on comprime cet air sous la pression de la pompe d'alimentation.

Spanish

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