TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

total dynamic head [2 records]

Record 1 1986-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

The difference between the elevation corresponding to the pressure at the discharge flange of a pump and the elevation corresponding to the vacuum or pressure at the suction flange of the pump, corrected to the same datum plane, plus the velocity head at the discharge flange of the pump, minus the velocity head at the suction flange of the pump.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Différence entre l'élévation correspondant à la pression de la bride de refoulement d'une pompe et l'élévation correspondant au vide ou à la pression à la bride d'aspiration, par rapport au même niveau de référence, plus la hauteur de charge due à la vitesse à la bride de refoulement, moins la perte de charge due à la vitesse à la bride d'aspiration.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: