A pyrotechnic intended as distress signal for initial detection with a visibility range of 25 miles at night. The flare is fired 200mtrs into the air and float down slowly on a parachute.

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AIR COOLER

A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.

ALUM

Is an aluminum sulfate or filter alum. Acts in the range of 5.0 to 8.0 pH.

ISO SOLID CONTAMINANT CODE (ISO 4406)

A code assigned on the basis of the number of particles per unit volume greater than 5 and 15 micrometers in size. Range numbers identify each increment in the particle population throughout the spectrum of levels.

AIR INFILTRATION

The leakage of air into a room through cracks in doors, windows, and other openings.

CLEAN ROOM

A facility or enclosure in which air content and other conditions (such as temperature, humidity, and pressure) are controlled and maintained at a specific level by special facilities and operating processes and by trained personnel.

OUTDOOR AIR

Air taken from outdoors and, therefore, not previously circulated through the system.

SPREAD

The divergence of the air stream in a horizontal or vertical plane after it leaves the outlet.

AIR

A substance containing by volume approximately 78 - 79% nitrogen; 20.95% oxygen, 0.94% argon, traces of carbon dioxide, helium, etc.

ACTIVATED CARBON

Is a specially processed carbon, used as a filter drier. Commonly used to clean air.

AIR REHEATING

In an air conditioning system, the final step in treatment, in the event the temperature is too low.

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