Cooling of electronic components by carrying heat from the device through a thermally conducting material to a large piece of metal with cooling fins.
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RESTRICTOR
A device for producing a deliberate pressure drop or resistance in a line by reducing the cross-sectional flow area.
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SKIN CONDENSER
Condenser using the outer surface of the cabinet as the heat radiating medium.
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SAFETY CONTROL
Device to stop unit, equipment or system if unsafe pressure and/or temperatures and/or dangerous conditions are reached.
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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ABRASION RESISTANCE
The ability of a material to resist surface wear.
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DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
A measure of the ability of an insulating material to withstand electric stress (voltage) without failure. Fluids with high dielectric strength (usually expressed in volts or kilovolts) are good electrical insulators. (ASTM Designation D 877.)
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FILTER ELEMENT
The porous device that performs the actual process of filtration. Also known as Cartridge
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COMPRESSOR
A device which converts mechanical force and motion into pneumatic flow power.
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ABSORPTION
The assimilation of one material into another; in petroleum refining, the use of an absorptive liquid to selectively remove components from a process stream.
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REFRIGERATING CAPACITY
The ability of a system to remove heat as compared with the cooling effect produced by melting of ice.
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