flow control

flow control
a) A process of managing the rate of data transmission between two nodes to prevent a fast sender from outrunning a slow receiver.
b) Laws, regulations, and economic incentives or disincentives used by waste managers to direct waste generated in a specific geographic area to a designated landfill, recycling, or waste-to-energy facility.

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  • flow control — control of data transfer between two computers …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Flow control valve — Globe control valve with the pneumatic actuator and smart positioner A flow control valve regulates the flow or pressure of a fluid. Control valves normally respond to signals generated by independent devices such as flow meters or temperature… …   Wikipedia

  • Flow control structure — A flow control structure is some type of construction that alters the flow of water in some way. As a group these are passive structures since they operate without intervention under different amounts of water flow and their impact changes based… …   Wikipedia

  • flow-control valve — A fluid powered valve that controls the volume or the direction of fluid flow. Flow control valves, like check valve and selector valves, are normally used along with pressure control valves in fluid power systems. See flapper valve …   Aviation dictionary

  • flow control — Measures designed to adjust the flow of traffic into a given airspace, along a given route, or bound for a given aerodrome, so as to ensure the most effective utilization of the airspace (ICAO). ATC (air traffic control) may apply restrictions to …   Aviation dictionary

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