Pressure refueling

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As pressure refueling of the transfer (will refueling ) of fuel , fuel or other liquids referred to, where these in a closed system with relative positive pressure is applied transported in a tank. Significantly higher flow rates can be achieved here than with open systems - such as at a petrol station for motor vehicles. The refueling times are significantly reduced.

Pressure refueling is used , among other things, in aircraft (see air refueling ) and gas tanks.

Colloquial language

In colloquial language, pressure fueling is also used in the sense of drinking a lot of alcohol in the shortest possible time.

Individual evidence

  1. Brockhaus Encyclopedia, 1997, keyword pressure fueling
  2. ^ Klaus-Peter Möller: The true E: A dictionary of the GDR soldier language, 2nd edition, 2000, ISBN 3931836223 , page 72, online