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BACKDRAFT [4 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

A rapid flaming combustion caused by the sudden introduction of air into a confined oxygen-deficient space that contains hot products of incomplete combustion.

OBS

In some cases, these conditions can result in an explosion.

OBS

backdraft: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • back draft
  • back draught
  • backdraught

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Rapide combustion avec flammes causée par une soudaine entrée d'air dans un espace confiné déficient en oxygène contenant des produits chauds issus d'une combustion incomplète.

OBS

Dans certains cas, ces conditions peuvent donner lieu à une explosion.

OBS

contre-explosion; backdraft : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
DEF

A phenomenon that occurs when a fire takes place in a confined area and burns undetected until most of the oxygen is consumed.

OBS

The heat continues to produce flammable gases, mostly in the form of carbon monoxide. These gases are heated above their ignition temperature and when a supply of oxygen is introduced, as when normal entry points are opened, the gases could ignite with explosive force.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
DEF

Combustion rapide des gaz chauds et de la fumée causée par un apport d'air frais dans une pièce mal ventilée.

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Ventilation
  • HVAC Distribution Systems
CONT

Exhaust ducts of ventilating systems shall have provision for the removal of condensation where this may be a problem. The exhaust outlet shall be designed to prevent back draft under wind conditions.

Key term(s)
  • backdraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ventilation (Construction)
  • Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
CONT

Les conduits d'évacuation des installations de ventilation doivent être conçus pour assurer l'enlèvement de la condensation là où elle peut constituer un problème. La bouche d'évacuation doit être conçue pour empêcher le refoulement de l'air par le vent.

Spanish

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Record 4 1989-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
  • Chimneys (Building Elements)
CONT

[A draft regulator is a] device ... designed to ensure the ready escape of the products of combustion in the event of no draft, backdraft or stoppage beyond the draft hood, prevent a backdraft from entering the appliance....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
  • Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
CONT

Siphonnage. Un conduit siphonne dans un autre conduit (...) lorsque les fumées sortant du premier sont aspirées par le second, généralement en dépression.

CONT

Dans un conduit du type Shunt, il y a théoriquement un certain risque de refoulement de la fumée d'un étage à un autre étage.

Spanish

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