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collector box [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1995-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- collector box
1, record 1, English, collector%20box
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enclosure 2, record 1, English, enclosure
correct
- casing 3, record 1, English, casing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(In a flat-plate collector) a container enclosing cover plate, heat transfer element, absorber, insulation etc. The assembly is usually weatherproof, preventing dust, wind and water from coming in contact with the absorber plate, tubes and insulation. 3, record 1, English, - collector%20box
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The collector is enclosed in a box called enclosure, that holds the components together, protects them from the weather, and facilitates installation of the collector on a roof or appropriate frame. 4, record 1, English, - collector%20box
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The collector box provides the necessary support structure for all the collector components. Most commercial collector frames are fabricated from extruded aluminum. 5, record 1, English, - collector%20box
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to CSA and AFNOR standards, the "enclosed box" does not include the cover plate of the solar collector. 6, record 1, English, - collector%20box
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie solaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coffre
1, record 1, French, coffre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coffre du capteur 2, record 1, French, coffre%20du%20capteur
correct, masculine noun
- coque 3, record 1, French, coque
correct, feminine noun
- boîtier 4, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEtier
masculine noun
- boîtier du capteur 5, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20du%20capteur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîtier d'un capteur solaire qui a pour objectif de rendre solidaire tous les éléments et de les protéger. 6, record 1, French, - coffre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
N'étant pas soumis à des conditions particulièrement rigoureuses, le coffre est réalisé dans de multiples matériaux plastiques (polyester armé de fibres de verre, ABS thermoformé, etc.) ou métallique (acier galvanisé, acier inox, aluminium, etc.). 6, record 1, French, - coffre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les normes CSA et AFNOR, le «coffre» comprend toutes les pièces qui forment l'enveloppe du capteur, à l'exclusion du couvercle transparent. 7, record 1, French, - coffre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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