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set pressure

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set pressure [′set ‚presh·ər]
(mechanical engineering)
The inlet pressure at which a relief valve begins to open as required by the code or standard applicable to the pressure vessel to be protected.


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In my mind, the performance of a suction unit, particularly one which is electrically powered, lies in its ability to reliably and consistently eliminate whatever is in the patient's airway, whether that airway be natural or artificial maintaining its set pressure in the system despite any problems downstream.
vapor, sat] = saturated vapor refrigerant enthalpy at the fully accumulated relief device set pressure (Btu/[lb.
By keeping the airflow at a set pressure, the patients airways are kept from being restricted.
 
 
 
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