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BOOST PRESSURE [4 records]

Record 1 2010-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

The pressure in the induction system of an aircraft engine in excess of the standard sea-level atmospheric pressure.

OBS

[The boost pressure] obtained by supercharging.

OBS

boost pressure: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
DEF

Pression dans le système d'admission d'un moteur à explosion, exprimée par rapport à la pression atmosphérique type au niveau de la mer [...]

OBS

pression d'admission : terme recommandé par le Ministère de la défense de la France.

OBS

pression de suralimentation; surpression d'admission : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
OBS

presión de sobrealimentación: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 2 1998-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Pressure at which replenishing liquid is supplied (usually to closed loop transmissions or second stage pumps).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Pression à laquelle le liquide de compensation est introduit (habituellement dans des transmissions en circuits fermés ou dans le second étage des pompes).

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
CONT

The hydraulic injection cylinders are located on each side of the screw or there is a single hydraulic cylinder directly behind the screw. They bring the screw forward, injecting previously melted material into the mold cavity. The injection pressure is maintained for a predetermined length of time. This is called the boost or hold pressure.

Key term(s)
  • boosting pressure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
CONT

Cette pression de maintien définit la force d'ouverture du moule, et, par suite, détermine le nombre possible de cavités pour un objet et un polymère donnés.

OBS

maintien : Figure 30. Cycle d'injection-soufflage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 4 1986-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

[Turbochargers.] Boost pressure is limited to safe value by conventional wastegate, and by air dump valve that also recirculates air to keep compressor shaft spinning freely when no boost is applied.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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