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back pressure [′bak ‚presh·ər] (mechanics) Pressure due to a force that is operating in a direction opposite to that being considered, such as that of a fluid flow. (mechanical engineering) Resistance transferred from rock into the drill stem when the bit is being fed at a faster rate than the bit can cut. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The dual exhaust system has been revised with equal-length manifolds and 25% lower exhaust back pressure. By employing a larger diameter pipe, Tanner is able to reduce the water's back pressure (some wells in his part of the Delta exceed 2,000 gal. Headington said the system also takes into account the effect of changing pouring rates by self-tuning back pressure when the g/sec, setpoint is changed. |
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