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ETAGE COMPRESSEUR BASSE PRESSION [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2002-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compressors
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Blowers and compressors. Single stage, low head centrifugal compressors for hydrogen-sulphide gas circulation (i.e., gas containing more than 70% H2S) especially designed or prepared for heavy water production utilizing the water-hydrogen sulphide exchange process.

OBS

Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compresseurs
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Soufflantes ou compresseurs centrifuges à étage unique sous basse pression (c'est-à-dire 0,2 MPa ou 30 lb/po²) pour la circulation de sulfure d'hydrogène (c'est-à-dire un gaz contenant plus de 70 % de H2S) spécialement conçus ou préparés pour la production d'eau lourde par le procédé d'échange eau-sulfure d'hydrogène.

OBS

Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

Early development engines employed variable geometry on the first low-pressure compressor stage but this was dropped, apparently after vortices from the inlet guide vanes (IGVs) caused damage to these fan blades.

Key term(s)
  • LP compressor stage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Les premiers moteurs de présérie avaient un premier étage de compresseur BP à géométrie variable.

Key term(s)
  • étage de compresseur basse pression

Spanish

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