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Record 1 1985-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
  • self-sealing closure
CONT

Bridgman [a pioneer] in the physics of high pressure ... was the originator of a self-sealing closure ... As pressure rises in the vessel, the pressure in the gasket is ... maintained ... This ensures against leakage of the contents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
DEF

appareil de fermeture employé dans les chaudières à vapeur, caractérisé par le fait qu'il est appliqué par la pression même de la vapeur.

Spanish

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