Overpressure
Translation of "overpressure" into Russian
overpressure
NounUK
/ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈprɛʃər/
overpressure
overpressures pl
избыточное давление
The engineers measured the overpressure in the gas tank.
Инженеры измерили избыточное давление в газовом баке.
Definitions
overpressure
NounUK
/ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈprɛʃər/
A pressure significantly greater than the normal atmospheric pressure, often resulting from an explosion or other rapid release of energy.
The overpressure from the blast shattered windows miles away from the explosion site.
An abnormally high pore-fluid pressure within subsurface rock formations that exceeds the normal hydrostatic gradient.
Drillers had to increase mud weight when they encountered overpressure in the shale layer.
overpressure
VerbUK
/ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈprɛʃər/
To apply excessive pressure to something.
The technician warned not to overpressure the system to avoid damage.
overpressure
AdjectiveUK
/ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈprɛʃər/
Designed to withstand, relieve, or involve pressure higher than normal.
The pipeline is fitted with an overpressure relief valve.
Idioms and phrases
overpressure event
An overpressure event can cause significant structural damage.
событие избыточного давления
Событие избыточного давления может вызвать значительные структурные повреждения.
overpressure protection
Overpressure protection is crucial in reactor design.
защита от избыточного давления
Защита от избыточного давления является важной в проектировании реактора.