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diffusion vane [2 records]

Record 1 2014-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
CONT

Pumps with volute casings are generally called volute pumps, whereas those with diffusion vanes are called diffuser pumps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
OBS

Quand la roue refoule dans un conduit muni d'ailettes la majeure partie de la transformation de vitesse en pression s'effectue entre les ailettes de diffusion.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Hydraulic Hoisting and Lifting
DEF

A fixed or removable casting in a pump between the impeller and the casing with liquid passages designed to convert velocity head to pressure head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Levage hydraulique
DEF

Dans une pompe, pièce moulée, fixe ou mobile, entre l'impulseur et le carter, comportant des passages pour le liquide et conçue pour transformer la hauteur de charge due à la vitesse en hauteur de charge de pression.

Spanish

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