单词 | open cycle |
释义 | > as lemmasopen cycle open cycle n. Engineering a cycle of operations in which a working fluid, coolant, etc., is used only once. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > [adjective] > relating to single use of fuel or fluid open cycle1950 the world > action or operation > [noun] > a form or kind of operation > with single use of fuel or fluid open cycle1950 1950 Nucleonics Mar. 47/1 The open cycle system is generally practical only with a plentiful and inexpensive coolant like air or water, except in the case of a rocket drive. 1971 M. M. El-Wakil Nucl. Energy Conversion vii. 200 In designing open cycles, the extent of induced radioactivity in the coolant and its effects on plant and surroundings should be carefully evaluated. 1989 Encycl. Brit. XVIII. 523/1 The efficiency of the open-cycle system can be substantially increased by recovering the energy remaining in the gas stream with conventional methods. < as lemmas |
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