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DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Gas Distribution Facilities
- Gas Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gas distribution system
1, record 1, English, gas%20distribution%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- local distribution system 2, record 1, English, local%20distribution%20system
correct, standardized
- LDS 2, record 1, English, LDS
correct, standardized
- LDS 2, record 1, English, LDS
- gas distribution network 3, record 1, English, gas%20distribution%20network
correct
- gas distribution grid 4, record 1, English, gas%20distribution%20grid
correct
- distribution system 5, record 1, English, distribution%20system
correct
- distribution network 6, record 1, English, distribution%20network
correct
- distribution grid 7, record 1, English, distribution%20grid
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The gas mains and services that supply natural gas directly to consumers. 2, record 1, English, - gas%20distribution%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gas transmission lines carry large amounts of natural gas to distribution grids. 8, record 1, English, - gas%20distribution%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
local distribution system; LDS: term, abreviation and definition standardised by ISO in 2014. 9, record 1, English, - gas%20distribution%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Install. de distrib. (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
- Industrie du gaz
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau de distribution de gaz
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20de%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réseau local de distribution 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20local%20de%20distribution%20%20
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- RLD 2, record 1, French, RLD
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- RLD 2, record 1, French, RLD
- réseau de distribution 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau et branchements qui acheminent le gaz naturel directement jusqu’au consommateur. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20de%20gaz
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
concevoir un réseau de distribution de gaz, construire un réseau de distribution de gaz, exploiter un réseau de distribution de gaz 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20de%20gaz
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réseau local de distribution; RLD : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 2014. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20de%20gaz
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones de distribución (Petróleo y gas natural)
- Industria del gas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de distribución de gas
1, record 1, Spanish, red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20gas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- red de distribución 1, record 1, Spanish, red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Red de canalizaciones que tiene por objeto la distribución local de un gas combustible. 1, record 1, Spanish, - red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20gas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electrical distribution network
1, record 2, English, electrical%20distribution%20network
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- electrical distribution system 2, record 2, English, electrical%20distribution%20system
correct
- electrical distribution grid 3, record 2, English, electrical%20distribution%20grid
correct
- electricity grid 4, record 2, English, electricity%20grid
correct
- electrical grid 5, record 2, English, electrical%20grid
correct
- distribution network 6, record 2, English, distribution%20network
correct
- distribution system 7, record 2, English, distribution%20system
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of an electric system used to deliver electric energy from points on the transmission or bulk power system to the consumers. 8, record 2, English, - electrical%20distribution%20network
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An electrical engineer is someone who designs and implements a fibre-optic transmission module for a high-speed telephone network; develops and programs a computer control system for an automated production line; plans and supervises the electrical distribution network between a remote electrical generating station and the end-users separated by hundreds of kilometres. 9, record 2, English, - electrical%20distribution%20network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Distribution électrique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau de distribution d'électricité
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27%C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réseau de distribution 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution
correct, masculine noun
- réseau de distribution électrique 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau servant à la distribution de l'énergie électrique à l'intérieur d'une région délimitée. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27%C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ampleur des dégâts nous force à nous demander si les choix qui ont été faits par le passé, celui de quadriller la région montréalaise d'un réseau de distribution d'électricité reposant sur l'approche traditionnelle des poteaux et des fils aériens, ont été les bons. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27%C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Distribución de energía eléctrica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de distribución
1, record 2, Spanish, red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- red distribuidora 2, record 2, Spanish, red%20distribuidora
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Red que sirve para la distribución de energía en el interior de una región o zona determinada. 3, record 2, Spanish, - red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En las distintas fases de la distribución, adémas de los transformadores, se usan numerosos aparatos de mando, regulación y protección de la red distribuidora y de las instalaciones de los clientes [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distribution system
1, record 3, English, distribution%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even distribution of streams of liquid, allowing maximum utilization of the quantity of the exchange resin used; this involves careful design of the upper and lower distribution systems. 1, record 3, English, - distribution%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réseau de répartition
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20r%C3%A9partition
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'équirépartition 2, record 3, French, dispositif%20d%27%C3%A9quir%C3%A9partition
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la bonne répartition des filets liquides permettant d'utiliser la plus grande partie du volume d'échangeur mis en œuvre, ce qui implique l'étude poussée des réseaux de répartition supérieurs et inférieurs. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20r%C3%A9partition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'] espace accessible sous plancher [...] assure en filtration, comme en lavage, une pression égale en tout point sous plancher évitant des dispositifs compliqués d'équirépartition créateurs de perte de charge et susceptibles d'obturation partielle non contrôlable. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20r%C3%A9partition
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-01-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
- Urban Furnishings and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- water distribution system
1, record 4, English, water%20distribution%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- distribution system 2, record 4, English, distribution%20system
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of conduits (laterals, distributaries, pipes, and their appurtenances) by which a primary water supply is distributed to consumers. 3, record 4, English, - water%20distribution%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Included in the distribution system are the network of smaller mains branching off from the transmission mains, the house services and meters, the fire hydrants, and the distribution storage reservoirs. 4, record 4, English, - water%20distribution%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term applies particularly to the network or pipelines in the streets in a domestic water system or to pipes and canals other than the main canal in an irrigation system. 3, record 4, English, - water%20distribution%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "waterworks". 5, record 4, English, - water%20distribution%20system
Record 4, Key term(s)
- water distribution
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
- Équipements urbains
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réseau de distribution d'eau
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- système de distribution d'eau 2, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- réseau d'eau 3, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun
- réseau de distribution 4, record 4, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une distribution d'eau est un ensemble d'ouvrages ayant pour objet de mettre l'eau à la disposition des habitants d'une agglomération. 5, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Réseau de distribution d'eau [...] On distingue : les réseaux de distribution publique d'eau potable, les réseaux de distribution d'eau industrielle, les réseaux d'irrigation par canaux, les réseaux d'irrigation par aspersion. Les réseaux de distribution d'eau pour les agglomérations peuvent être ramifiés ou maillés. 6, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «adduction d'eau» (voir fiche). 7, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de distribution d'eau : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 8, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20distribution%20d%27eau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Distribución del agua
- Servicios públicos (Ingeniería civil)
- Accesorios y equipo (Urbanismo)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de distribución de agua
1, record 4, Spanish, red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20agua
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de elementos hidráulicos (bombas, depósitos, tuberías, uniones, etc.) utilizados para distribuir agua en una zona determinada. 1, record 4, Spanish, - red%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20agua
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-01-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Heating
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- distribution system
1, record 5, English, distribution%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system that distributes the heated (or cooled) air (or water) supplied by a heating system in a home. 2, record 5, English, - distribution%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ductwork is normally used in a forced-air system, and water piping is used in a hydronic heating system. 2, record 5, English, - distribution%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Chauffage
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de distribution
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui distribue de l'air (ou de l'eau) chaude [ou refroidie] alimenté par un système de chauffage à la maison. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les conduits sont habituellement utilisés dans un système à air pulsé et des conduites d'eau, dans un système de chauffage à eau chaude. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- distribution system
1, record 6, English, distribution%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- distributive system 2, record 6, English, distributive%20system
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No matter how much the small companies protest, they will not be able to convince original equipment manufacturers to risk buying a new type of battery unless they can demonstrate that a distributive system exists and works. 2, record 6, English, - distribution%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de distribution
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces petites entreprises de batteries au zinc ne pourront convaincre leurs clients potentiels de prendre le risque d'acheter un nouveau type de batterie tant qu'elles ne pourront pas démontrer l'existence et le bon fonctionnement d'un système de distribution. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercialización
- Comercio exterior
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de distribución
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-05-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Materiel Management
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- distribution system 1, record 7, English, distribution%20system
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
That complex of facilities, installations, methods and procedures designed to receive, store, maintain, distribute and control the flow of materiel between the point of receipt into the system and the point of issue to the user. 1, record 7, English, - distribution%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de distribution 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble des établissements, installations, méthodes et formalités pour recevoir, entreposer, tenir à jour et contrôler la circulation de matériel entre le point d'insertion au sein du système et le point de distribution à l'usager. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Pools
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- distribution system 1, record 8, English, distribution%20system
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The filter unit is composed of a closed tank, upper distribution system, sand and an underdrain collection manifold. 1, record 8, English, - distribution%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Piscines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système de distribution
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les filtres à sable] sont constitués d'un réservoir fermé comportant un système de distribution à la partie supérieure, du sable et un collecteur ou drain de sortie. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-10-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- distribution system
1, record 9, English, distribution%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the equipment and facilities used by a licensee for the distribution of its basic service from its processing facilities to the point at which that service is diverted for the exclusive benefit of a subscriber. 1, record 9, English, - distribution%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de distribution
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'équipement et les installations utilisés par le titulaire pour la distribution de son service de base à partir de ses installations de traitement jusqu'aux points où ce service est réacheminé pour l'usage exclusif d'un abonné. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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