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  • used.) Longscrew threads These are parallel pipe threads used where a pressure-tight joint is achieved by the compression of a soft material (such as an...
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    Zipper (redirect from Pressure-tight zipper)
    double-mated surface is good at retaining both vacuum and pressure, but the fit must be very tight to press the surfaces together firmly. Consequently, these...
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    and straight thread series for various purposes, including rigidity, pressure-tight sealing, or both. The types are named with a full name and an abbreviation...
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    material laterally tighter around the wearer's body. A problem with this design is that the suit fabric is unable to directly provide pressure to the human...
    18 KB (2,340 words) - 06:10, 9 January 2024
  • Back pressure (or backpressure) is the term for a resistance to the desired flow of fluid through pipes. Obstructions or tight bends create backpressure...
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    A pressure vessel is a container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure substantially different from the ambient pressure. Construction methods...
    48 KB (6,196 words) - 10:54, 14 October 2024
  • chemical sealant that is used to make a pipe thread joint leakproof and pressure tight. It is also referred to as "thread compound" or "pipe thread sealant...
    4 KB (520 words) - 00:51, 27 September 2023
  • Pipe dope, a sealant applied to pipe threads to ensure a leakproof and pressure-tight seal Dope (1924 film), a 1924 Australian silent film Dope (2015 film)...
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  • thin layer of lubricating oil. The cylinder in a steam engine is made pressure-tight with end covers and a piston; a valve distributes the steam to the ends...
    5 KB (622 words) - 03:54, 7 June 2024
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    Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels. Most of this pressure results from the heart pumping blood...
    84 KB (8,932 words) - 21:51, 31 August 2024
  • bolted bonnet. A screw-in bonnet is the simplest, offering a durable, pressure-tight seal. A union bonnet is suitable for applications requiring frequent...
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    make the channels carrying the water up to the surface pressure-tight. This allows the pressure to be carried all the way to the top and not leak out into...
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    submarines optimised to reduce noise and magnetic signature. The two pressure-tight compartments also enhance safety and survivability of the crew. The...
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    point of view, this precursor of today's expansion joints is a large, pressure-tight flexible metal hose with a defined, restricted freedom of movement....
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    the steam engine powering a steam locomotive. The cylinder is made pressure-tight with end covers and a piston; a valve distributes the steam to the ends...
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    bonnet. Screw-in bonnet is the simplest bonnet, offering a durable, pressure-tight seal. Union bonnet is suitable for applications The valve's closure...
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    limbs encasing the diver. Water- and pressure-tight joints allow articulation while maintaining an internal pressure of one atmosphere. Mobility may be...
    43 KB (5,088 words) - 00:04, 24 August 2024
  • creating a failure point. Porosity can also prevent the part from being pressure tight. This will impact performance if the part is designed to hold gases...
    11 KB (1,346 words) - 20:41, 16 January 2024
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    pressure and provide maximum leak tightness on account of their material. Corrugated hoses also exhibit corrosion resistance and pressure tightness under...
    18 KB (2,333 words) - 16:49, 26 September 2024
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    specified test pressure. Pressure tightness can be tested by shutting off the supply valve and observing whether there is a pressure loss. The location...
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