Suction — is the flow of a fluid into a partial vacuum, or region of low pressure. The pressure gradient between this region and the ambient pressure will propel matter toward the low pressure area. Suction is popularly thought of as an attractive effect,… … Wikipedia
suction pump — n a common pump in which the liquid to be raised is pushed by atmospheric pressure into the partial vacuum under a retreating valved piston on the upstroke and reflux is prevented by a valve in the pipe that permits flow in only one direction see … Medical dictionary
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suction pump — a pump for raising water or other fluids by suction, consisting essentially of a vertical cylinder in which a piston works up and down, both the cylinder and the pump having valves that control the flow of the fluid. [1815 25] * * * … Universalium
suction — suc|tion [ sʌkʃən ] noun uncount 1. ) the process of sucking air or a liquid from somewhere by creating a space without air that it can flow into: Doctors had to use suction to help pull out the baby. 2. ) the force by which two surfaces stick to … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
suction — UK [ˈsʌkʃ(ə)n] / US noun [uncountable] 1) the process of sucking air or a liquid from somewhere by creating a space without air that it can flow into Doctors had to use suction to help pull out the baby. 2) the force by which two surfaces stick… … English dictionary
suction service valve — Two way, manually operated valve located at the inlet to compressor. It controls suction gas flow and is used to service unit. See low side service valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
suction — [ˈsʌkʃ(ə)n] noun [U] the process of sucking air or a liquid from somewhere by creating a space without air that it can flow into … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Boundary layer suction — is technique in which an air pump is used to extract the boundary layer at the wing or the inlet of an aircraft. Improving the air flow can reduce drag. Improvements in fuel efficiency have been estimated as high as 30%. The boundary layerThe air … Wikipedia
Hard suction hose — (alternatively, suction hose) is a specific type of fire hose used in drafting operations, when a fire engine draws water from a portable water tank, pool, or other static water source. Hard suction hose differs from standard fire hose in several … Wikipedia
multi-suction pump — A centrifugal pump with several impellers connected in parallel; i.e., the flow is separated into two or more partial flows. Multi suction usually means double suction in practice … Dictionary of automotive terms