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STRAIGHTENING VANE [2 records]

Record 1 2013-10-01

English

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

Horizontal vanes mounted on the inside of fluid conduits to reduce the swirling or turbulent flow ahead of the orifice or the venturi meters.

DEF

A device placed in the approach channel to induce straightening of flow.

French

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

Dispositif placé dans le chenal d'approche en vue d'instaurer un écoulement parallèle.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooling and Ventilating Systems
DEF

An assembly of guide vanes placed downstream to an impeller.

Key term(s)
  • downstream guide vane
  • straightening vane
  • vane type straightener

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
DEF

Dispositif constitué par l'ensemble des aubes directrices lorsqu'elles sont placées à l'aval de la roue.

Spanish

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