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neutral pressure [2 records]

Record 1 2021-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
CONT

Pore water pressure (sometimes abbreviated to pwp) refers to the pressure of groundwater held within a soil or rock, in gaps between particles (pores).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
OBS

Furnace pressure: the gauge pressure in a furnace combustion chamber. The furnace pressure is said to be positive if greater than atmospheric pressure, negative if less than atmospheric pressure, and neutral if equal to atmospheric pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)

Spanish

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