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Relaxation time

Relaxation time

Created OnJanuary 12, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The time taken for a static charge to relax or dissipate from a liquid. This time is typically one-half minute for static accumulator liquids.

Related:

  • Hydrocarbon Gas
  • Flammable liquid
  • Static non-accumulator oil
  • Spread loading
  • Flowrate
  • Grab discharge

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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