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ACTIVE SURFACE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
CONT

... the axial symmetry of flow is disturbed in every passage, since in passing from the active surface (front) to the passive surface (back) of the impeller blade, we encounter different flow conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
CONT

Afin de transmettre de la puissance au liquide, la pression sur l'intrados de l'aube (face avant) devrait être supérieure à la pression sur l'extrados de l'aube (face arrière).

Spanish

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