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HYDRAULIC LOSS [2 records]

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Record 1 1986-06-04

English

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

The loss of head attributable to obstructions, friction, changes in velocity, and changes in the form of the conduit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Génie civil
DEF

Perte d'énergie dans un ouvrage hydraulique causée par les obstacles, le frottement, les changements de section et de vitesse dans les conduites.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

The energy lost as result of hydraulic resistance; esp. energy losses caused by friction, changes in cross-section of the conduit and in the direction of flow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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