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thermal cutout
A device fitted in hydraulic power systems underground so that temperatures cannot rise above about 85 degrees C. It is a safeguard against fire risk due to a rapid rise in temperature if the fluid circuit is interrupted by wrong manipulation of valves, etc.
- Sõnaliik: noun
- Valdkond/domeen: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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