pressure head
Britishnoun
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Barcelona are not afraid of anyone, according to their under pressure head coach Ronald Koeman.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 24, 2021
Q. If the pipe leading from the feed valve pipe to the excess pressure head of the governor breaks, what effect will it have on the compressor?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
As the third locomotive passed him, he noticed that the engineer strained his sight ahead in a tensioned way, and the fireman piled in the coal for the fullest pressure head of steam.
From Ralph of the Roundhouse by Chapman, Allen
A. The one having two pipe connections and a light regulating spring is known as the excess pressure head; the other, with a single pipe connection and heavy regulating spring, as the maximum pressure head.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. With the automatic brake valve in release, running, or holding position, does the maximum pressure head operate?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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