air-bleed valve

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• bleed valve — A valve designed to relieve the back pressure in a compressor, which helps to reduce the angle of attack of the rotor blades and prevent compressor stall and compressor surge. A bleed valve permits higher mass airflow through the compressor and… …   Aviation dictionary

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• bleed off — To take off a part or all of a fluid from a tank or line, normally through an escape valve or outlet, as in to bleed off air …   Aviation dictionary

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