Special high efficiency device used for creating high vacuums for testing or drying purposes.
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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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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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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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CONTAMINANT FAILURE
Any loss of performance due to the presence of contamination. Two basic types of contamination failure are: Perceptible - gradual loss of efficiency or performance, and Catastrophic - dramatic, unexpected failure.
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CARBON RESIDUE
Coked material remaining after an oil has been exposed to high temperatures under controlled conditions.
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REFRIGERATOR
A device to transfer heat from a low temperature to a high temperature medium.
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REFRIGERATOR
A device to transfer heat from a low temperature to a high temperature medium.
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