Hawkins, N. (Nehemiah), 1833- · New York : Theo. Audel · leaf 16
!!I —The Engineer. GLOSSARY OF PUMP AND HYDRAULICTERMS. Air-bound. This word applies to both pump and piping andexpresses the confinement of air between the dischargevalve of the pump and the check-valve or the point ofdelivery. Air-cock. Is the same asa pet-cock and is usedto relieve pipes thatare… … AiB Cock. Atmospheric Pressure. The pressure of atmospheric air, notonly downward but in every direction, this amounts toabout 14.7 lbs. per square inch at the sea level. Usuallytaken at 15 lbs. to facilitate calculations. Auxiliary. Something to help out, as an auxiliary cylinderor an auxiliary…
Hydraulic machinery · Pumping machinery
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