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BACHE FERMEE [2 records]

Record 1 2020-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

The movement of smoke being blown out of a ventilation opening only to be drawn back inside by the negative pressure created by the ejector because the open area around the ejector has not been sealed.

CONT

Churning is a condition that occurs when the area surrounding the fan is not sealed with a salvage cover. The smoke continues to be drawn back into the fire room rather than making a complete exit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Mouvement de la fumée expulsée hors d’une ouverture de ventilation et réaspirée à l’intérieur par la pression négative créée par l’extracteur lorsque l’ouverture entourant l’extracteur n’a pas été fermée.

CONT

Le tournoiement se produit lorsque l'ouverture entourant le ventilateur n’ a pas été fermée avec une bâche de protection. La fumée continue d’être aspirée dans la pièce en feu plutôt que d’être évacuée complètement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées

Spanish

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