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RESIDENCE TIME [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Gas Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 1, English, residence%20time
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time it takes for a sample to flow through a piece of equipment. 1, record 1, English, - residence%20time
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
residence time: term and definition standardized by ISO in 2014. 2, record 1, English, - residence%20time
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Industrie du gaz
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 1, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps nécessaire à un échantillon de gaz pour passer à travers un équipement. 1, record 1, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temps de séjour : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 2014. 2, record 1, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 2, English, residence%20time
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- retention time 2, record 2, English, retention%20time
correct
- detention time 3, record 2, English, detention%20time
correct
- retention period 3, record 2, English, retention%20period
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The average time spent by a particle of reactant within a process vessel or in contact with a catalyst. 4, record 2, English, - residence%20time
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The depth of the fluidized bed in any fluid reactor is important since it is a measure of the residence time for the particles. 5, record 2, English, - residence%20time
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Traitement des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 2, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- temps de rétention 2, record 2, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
correct, masculine noun
- durée de séjour 3, record 2, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Durée théorique du séjour de l'eau dans un bassin ou un réservoir, déterminée en divisant la capacité du bassin ou du réservoir, par le débit de l'eau entrée ou sortie. 2, record 2, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il faut connaître le temps de séjour d'une masse gazeuse au sein du lit fluidisé [...] 3, record 2, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- período de retención
1, record 2, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20retenci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tiempo de detención 1, record 2, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20detenci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- tiempo de retención 1, record 2, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20retenci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- tiempo de retención celular 1, record 2, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20retenci%C3%B3n%20celular
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tiempo en horas durante el cual se retienen las aguas negras en el tanque, basándose en el gasto y en el volumen del tanque, suponiendo un desplazamiento total y un flujo uniforme a través del compartimiento de sedimentación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - per%C3%ADodo%20de%20retenci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 3, English, residence%20time
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lifetime 2, record 3, English, lifetime
correct
- chemical lifetime 3, record 3, English, chemical%20lifetime
correct
- chemical residence time 4, record 3, English, chemical%20residence%20time
correct
- lifespan 5, record 3, English, lifespan
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lifetime of a pollutant is often considered in conjunction with the mixing of pollutants in the atmosphere; a long lifetime will allow the pollutant to mix throughout the atmosphere. Average lifetimes can vary from about a week (sulfate aerosols) to more than a century (CFCs, carbon dioxide). 6, record 3, English, - residence%20time
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
residence time: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 3, English, - residence%20time
Record 3, Key term(s)
- life time
- chemical life time
- life span
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 3, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- temps de résidence 2, record 3, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9sidence
correct
- temps de vie 3, record 3, French, temps%20de%20vie
correct, masculine noun
- durée de vie 4, record 3, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période pendant laquelle une substance, après son émission ou après son apparition suite à une conversion chimique, demeure dans un milieu donné sans subir de modification de nature. 3, record 3, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a l'habitude de mesurer le temps de séjour, ts, pour chaque réservoir atmosphérique et pour l'ensemble de ces réservoirs. Certains hydrocarbures halogénés, parce qu'ils sont chimiquement inertes, peuvent avoir un temps de séjour dans l'atmosphère de plus de cent vingt-cinq années. 3, record 3, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temps de résidence : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 3, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
- Cambio climático
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- período de vida
1, record 3, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20vida
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- tiempo de vida 1, record 3, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20vida
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 4, English, residence%20time
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The length of time required for the flaming zone or fire front of a spreading forest fire to pass a given point, most commonly expressed in minutes (min) and/or seconds (s). 2, record 4, English, - residence%20time
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numerically, [residence time] is equal to the flame depth divided by the rate of spread. 2, record 4, English, - residence%20time
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- temps de passage
1, record 4, French, temps%20de%20passage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temps que prend la zone enflammée ou le front d'un feu en expansion pour franchir la distance jusqu'à un point donné. 2, record 4, French, - temps%20de%20passage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- residence time 1, record 5, English, residence%20time
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- retention time 1, record 5, English, retention%20time
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cooking extruders allow a wide range of moisture contents (10-40%), feed ingredients, cooking temperatures (100-200°C) and residence times (the time required for the material to advance along the screws). 1, record 5, English, - residence%20time
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 5, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle de temps entre l'entrée et la sortie d'une particule dans une installation de traitement en continu. 1, record 5, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutes les particules de matière ne parcourant pas le même chemin, elles sortent de l'installation avec des âges différents et sont donc caractérisées par des temps de séjour différents. 1, record 5, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En cuisson-extrusion, les temps de séjour sont brefs (de l'ordre de la minute). Ils sont généralement mieux contrôlés dans un extrudeur bivis que dans un extrudeur monovis. 1, record 5, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2004-02-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- residence time 1, record 6, English, residence%20time
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both types of information, i.e. the paleothermometry of fresh groundwaters, and noble gas over-pressurization concentrations in deeper shield brines, can be used to identify the origin and residence time of deep groundwaters. 1, record 6, English, - residence%20time
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 6, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut utiliser ces deux types de données - la paléothermométrie de l'eau souterraine douce et la surconcentration due à la surpression des gaz rares dans les saumures profondes du Bouclier - pour déterminer l'origine et le temps de séjour des eaux souterraines profondes. 1, record 6, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-01-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 7, English, residence%20time
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The residence time in the cylinder is approximately three shots, compared to the 8 to 10 shots of a plunger machine. 2, record 7, English, - residence%20time
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 7, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- temps de résidence 2, record 7, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9sidence
masculine noun
- temps de rétention 2, record 7, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de permanencia
1, record 7, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20permanencia
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-06-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Chemical Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 8, English, residence%20time
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Period during which water or a substance remains in a component part of the hydrological cycle. 1, record 8, English, - residence%20time
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Génie chimique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 8, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Durée pendant laquelle de l'eau, ou une substance quelconque, demeure dans une des composantes du cycle hydrologique. 1, record 8, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Ingenieria química
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- tiempo de permanencia
1, record 8, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20permanencia
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Período durante el cual el agua u otra sustancia es parte componente del ciclo hidrológico. 1, record 8, Spanish, - tiempo%20de%20permanencia
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-12-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 9, English, residence%20time
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where the enzyme is expensive then the extra cost of immobilization, with its attendant promise of catalyst re-use, may be less than the cost of continually adding more enzyme to the reaction system. Thus the criterion of re-use of enzyme is important; so too is the stability of the immobilized enzyme in relation to the average residence time of substrate within the reactor. In order to obtain a high yield of product a balance must be struck between flow rate, reactor volume, and enzymic activity. High flow rates and small reactor volumes will give a small residence time and thus, for high product yield, will require a highly active enzyme preparation. Increasing the reactor volume will increase the residence time but will, at least in the case of the packed bed reactor, increase the quantity of immobilized enzyme required and thus the cost of the process. 1, record 9, English, - residence%20time
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In an idealized reactor, all the fluid elements would spend the same time in the reactor. But in most real reactor systems, there would be a distribution of residence times of different fluid elements due to nonideal flow characteristics. Thus, space time is a parameter which describes only the macroscopic flow behavior. 2, record 9, English, - residence%20time
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 9, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- temps de rétention 2, record 9, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réacteur à lit fixe [...] se présente sous forme d'une colonne garnie par un lit fixe d'enzymes immobilisées. On peut l'alimenter soit à flux descendant, soit à flux ascendant. Dans le cas idéal, toutes les molécules traversent le réacteur à la même vitesse et y séjournent donc pendant le même temps. On dit alors que l'on a un écoulement piston. Dans la réalité, il y a un certain échange de matière par diffusion, ce qui se traduit par l'apparition d'une distribution des temps de séjour. 1, record 9, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-01-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Quantum Statistics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- residence time 1, record 10, English, residence%20time
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Statistique quantique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- période de séjour
1, record 10, French, p%C3%A9riode%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-10-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- residence time 1, record 11, English, residence%20time
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glossaire angl.-Fr. ENSAM. 1, record 11, English, - residence%20time
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- temps de stagnation 1, record 11, French, temps%20de%20stagnation
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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