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SUINTEMENT STATIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 1993-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
DEF

External leakage of an extremely small quantity of fluid at the surface of a component normally due to "breathing" of seals under cyclic pressure load. If liquid, a slight film may form on the outside of the component, but drops of fluid must not be formed over an extended period of observation.

OBS

Terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
DEF

Fuites externes d'une très faible quantité de fluide à la surface d'un composant, dues en général aux "pertes" des joints soumis à des charges cycliques de pression. Lorsque le fluide est un liquide, un léger film peut apparaître sur la surface externe du composant, mais des gouttes de fluide ne doivent pas se former pendant toute la période d'observation.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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