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LABYRINTH SEAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Air Transport
- Aeroindustry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- labyrinth seal
1, record 1, English, labyrinth%20seal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A system of baffles closely adjusted around shafts, which trap the lubricating oil preventing it from mixing with air or gases; also used as air pressure reducer. 2, record 1, English, - labyrinth%20seal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Transport aérien
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- joint labyrinthe
1, record 1, French, joint%20labyrinthe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Steam Turbines
- Gas Turbines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- labyrinth seal
1, record 2, English, labyrinth%20seal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The labyrinth seal provides a series of annular spaces between disks attached to the shaft and matching grooves in the stationary member; this arrangement merely limits leakage by restricting the annular clearance between the disks and the grooves. These seals are used in large steam and gas turbines ... 1, record 2, English, - labyrinth%20seal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Turbines à vapeur
- Turbines à gaz
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- presse-garniture à labyrinthe
1, record 2, French, presse%2Dgarniture%20%C3%A0%20labyrinthe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série de cloisons montées sur l'arbre d'une turbine à vapeur à haute pression, obligeant le fluide à suivre un parcours en cascade dans lequel il se détend dans des étages successifs avant de parvenir dans le milieu à basse pression. 1, record 2, French, - presse%2Dgarniture%20%C3%A0%20labyrinthe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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