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EXPANSION VALVE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- expansion valve
1, record 1, English, expansion%20valve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main flow control in a vapor-compression system is the expansion valve. It permits the liquid refrigerant to expand from the high pressure in the condenser to the lower pressure in the evaporator. 2, record 1, English, - expansion%20valve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détendeur
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tendeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- robinet détendeur 2, record 1, French, robinet%20d%C3%A9tendeur
correct, masculine noun
- régleur détendeur 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gleur%20d%C3%A9tendeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant à abaisser la pression d'un fluide en un point de son parcours, ou à l'entrée ou à la sortie d'une enceinte. - Les réalisations des constructeurs concernant ces [détendeurs] dits aussi réducteurs de pression ou régulateurs de pression, sont très nombreuses autour des 2 types principaux: les détendeurs à piston et les détendeurs à membranes. (TECH A4-856,13). 4, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tendeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le détendeur sert (...) à établir une chute entre la pression de liquéfaction et la pression d'évaporation en admettant dans l'évaporateur un poids de fréon liquide correspondant à celui qui est vaporisé. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tendeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reducing valve
1, record 2, English, reducing%20valve
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- expansion valve 1, record 2, English, expansion%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Outillage industriel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détendeur
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tendeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- robinet de détente 1, record 2, French, robinet%20de%20d%C3%A9tente
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- expansion valve 1, record 3, English, expansion%20valve
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- soupape de détente 1, record 3, French, soupape%20de%20d%C3%A9tente
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- expansion valve
1, record 4, English, expansion%20valve
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- reducing valve 2, record 4, English, reducing%20valve
see observation
- pressure reducer 3, record 4, English, pressure%20reducer
- pressure-reducer 4, record 4, English, pressure%2Dreducer
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "reducing valve": This method can only be adopted where the filter is protected by a safety valve against abnormal pressure surveys. The technique calls for reducing valves of the highest quality and for strictly oil-free air. 2, record 4, English, - expansion%20valve
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détendeur
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tendeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette solution ne peut être appliquée que si une soupape de sécurité protège le filtre contre une élévation anormale de pression. Elle exige des détendeurs de parfaite qualité et un air rigoureusement exempt d'huile. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tendeur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-04-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- expansion valve 1, record 5, English, expansion%20valve
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vanne d'expansion 1, record 5, French, vanne%20d%27expansion
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 5, French, - vanne%20d%27expansion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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