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compound engine [3 records]

Record 1 2005-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
DEF

A steam engine in which the steam expands first in a high-pressure cylinder, and then in a low-pressure cylinder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
DEF

Type de machine à vapeur dans laquelle la détente se produit dans deux cylindres en série.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte aéreo
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Record 3 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
  • Motors (Machinery)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Moteurs mécaniques

Spanish

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