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Record 1 2005-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

Positive pressure is a pressure within a system that is greater than the environment that surrounds that system. Consequently if there is any leak from the positively pressured system it will ingress into the surrounding environment.

PHR

Positive gauge pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Traitement des eaux
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
PHR

Pression manométrique positive.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
  • Tratamiento del agua
  • Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
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