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Turbopump — As the name suggests, a turbopump comprises basically two main components: a rotodynamic pump and a driving turbine, both mounted on the same shaft. A turbopump can refer to either of two types of pumps either a centrifugal where the pumping is… … Wikipedia
turbopump — turbininis siurblys statusas T sritis Energetika apibrėžtis Siurblys, sudarytas iš turbinos (garo, dujų ir kt.) ir jos sukamų (dažnai per reduktorių) vieno arba kelių siurblių. Naudojamas energetiniuose įrenginiuose (pvz., elektrinėse kaip… … Aiškinamasis šiluminės ir branduolinės technikos terminų žodynas
turbopump — /terr boh pump /, n. a turbine driven pump, as one used to feed propellant to a rocket engine. [1900 05; TURBO + PUMP1] * * * … Universalium
turbopump — tur·bo·pump … English syllables
turbopump — ˈtərbōˌˌ noun Etymology: turbo + pump (I) : a pump that is driven by a turbine * * * /terr boh pump /, n. a turbine driven pump, as one used to feed propellant to a rocket engine. [1900 05; TURBO + PUMP1] … Useful english dictionary
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Turbomolecular pump — A turbomolecular pump is a type of vacuum pump, superficially similar to a turbopump, used to obtain and maintain high vacuum. These pumps work on the principle that gas molecules can be given momentum in a desired direction by repeated collision … Wikipedia
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