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entrance head [2 records]

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Record 1 1986-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Water Supply
DEF

The head required to cause water to flow into a conduit or other structure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Alimentation en eau
DEF

Énergie nécessaire à la mise en charge d'un écoulement dans une conduite, un canal ou un autre ouvrage : elle comprend la perte de charge à l'entrée et la charge représentative de la vitesse.

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)

Spanish

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