recirculating flow
[/ˌriːsərˈkjuleɪtɪŋ floʊ/]
nounpl: recirculating flows
fluxo recirculante
1. A fluid flow pattern in which fluid moves in a closed loop, returning to its point of origin or a previous location in a system
The recirculating flow in the reactor chamber helps maintain uniform temperature distribution.
O fluxo recirculante na câmara do reator ajuda a manter uma distribuição uniforme de temperatura.
2. In engineering and physics, fluid that circulates repeatedly through a system without continuous fresh intake
Recirculating flow reduces energy consumption by reusing already heated water.
O fluxo recirculante reduz o consumo de energia reutilizando a água já aquecida.
3. A flow pattern that forms behind an obstruction or in a cavity, creating reverse circulation zones
A recirculating flow develops in the wake region behind the bluff body.
Um fluxo recirculante se desenvolve na região de esteira atrás do corpo cilíndrico.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in engineering, fluid mechanics, HVAC systems, and industrial applications. It is equally used in Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking technical communities. The term is essential in discussions of energy efficiency, environmental engineering, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
create a recirculating flow
induce recirculating flow
recirculating flow pattern
recirculating flow zone
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