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CRITICAL PRESSURE DROP [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
DEF

The maximum pressure drop allowable to ensure noise-free operation and minimum valve wear.

OBS

Critical pressure drop(equal to ½ to absolute upstream pressure).

OBS

Pressure drop (h) is the difference between the upstream pressure and the downstream pressure of a fluid passing through a valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

chute de pression. Diminution brusque de pression dans un fluide en mouvement.

Spanish

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