Glossary

Détonation

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Phénomène explosif se propageant à une vitesse supersonique et caractérisé par une onde de choc.

Deflagration Pressure/vacuum relief valve Pressure/vacuum relief valve is an umbrella term that includes pressure or vacuum relief valve as well as pressure and vacuum relief valve. vs. Detonation Detonation Explosion propagating at supersonic velocity and characterized by a shock wave (EN 1127-1: 1997).
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