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FORCING PUMP [1 record]

Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
  • Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
DEF

a pump employed to force water, etc. beyond the range of atmosphere pressure.

DEF

A pump fitted with a solid plunger and a suction valve which draws and forces a liquid to a considerable height above the valve or puts the liquid under a considerable pressure.

DEF

A reciprocating pump which has a solid piston for drawing in and forcing out liquid through valves. It can develop high pressures.

DEF

A pump which delivers liquid under a pressure greater than its suction pressure. It consists of a barrel fitted with a solid plunger, and a valve chest with suction and delivery valve.

Key term(s)
  • forced pump
  • forcing pump

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
  • Irrigation (Génie civil)
DEF

Pompe à mouvement rectiligne alternatif qui a un piston plein pour aspirer et refouler un liquide à travers les clapets. Elle peut engendrer de hautes pressions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bombas
  • Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
  • Riego (Ingeniería civil)
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