此类工程中，运行XXX经常译为operatingxxx，在某些语境下也可只用cycle。
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After one operating cycle, the charge density increases from the initial-state A to the endstate E.

A 15 L lab-scale SBR was operated on a 24 hour operating cycle.

An operating cycle is bounded by two consecutive backwash or cleaning events.

All other financial instruments are classified as current and will be utilized within the next operating cycle.

At this point the cylinder could be filled again with steam and a new operating cycle could start.