air horsepower
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air horsepower
[′er ′hȯrs‚pau̇·ər] (mechanical engineering)
The theoretical (minimum) power required to deliver the specified quantity of air under the specified pressure conditions in a fan, blower, compressor, or vacuum pump. Abbreviated air hp.
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