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BOOTSTRAP AIR-CYCLE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooling and Ventilating Systems
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

The bootstrap air-cycle refrigeration system ... consists of a primary heat exchanger, a secondary heat exchanger and a cooling turbine.

OBS

The term "bootstrap", as used in air-cycle refrigeration systems, indicates a system in which the pressure of the working fluid (high-pressure air) is raised to a higher level in the compressor section of the cooling turbine unit before expanding in the turbine section.

Key term(s)
  • boot strap air-cycle refrigeration system
  • boot strap cooling system
  • boot strap air cycle machine
  • boot strap air cycle system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
DEF

Système frigorifique à air utilisé [notamment] dans les avions [où] l'air est d'abord comprimé (premier étage) dans un compresseur centrifuge à grande vitesse et après être passé à travers un refroidisseur-échangeur secondaire «air/air», entre dans une turbine de détente.

OBS

groupe turbo-refroidisseur auto-entretenu : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes.

Key term(s)
  • système turbo-réfrigérateur auto-entretenu
  • groupe turborefroidisseur auto-entretenu

Spanish

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