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AIR CONDITIONING UNIT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air-conditioning unit
1, record 1, English, air%2Dconditioning%20unit
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air conditioning unit 2, record 1, English, air%20conditioning%20unit
correct, see observation
- air conditioner 3, record 1, English, air%20conditioner
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assembly of equipment for the air treatment to control simultaneously its temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution to meet the requirements of a conditioned space. 4, record 1, English, - air%2Dconditioning%20unit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comfort air-conditioning ... Mechanical conditioning of air for the comfort or well-being of human beings, as distinguished from conditioned air used in manufacturing or industrial processes. 5, record 1, English, - air%2Dconditioning%20unit
Record 1, Key term(s)
- comfort air conditioning unit
- comfort air conditioner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conditionneur d'air
1, record 1, French, conditionneur%20d%27air
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil de conditionnement d'air 2, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- conditionneur 3, record 1, French, conditionneur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- appareil de climatisation 4, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20climatisation
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] tout ensemble préfabriqué de traitement d'air, monté en usine sous forme d'un appareil monobloc complet et contenant tous les organes constitutifs essentiels permettant le refroidissement (éventuellement le chauffage), la filtration, la circulation et le renouvellement de l'air d'un local, ainsi qu'un système de contrôle pour le maintien dans ce local des conditions de température et d'humidité dans les limites prescrites. 1, record 1, French, - conditionneur%20d%27air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Malgré l'avis de certains ouvrages, ces termes se distinguent de «climatiseur», «climatiseur d'air» et «climatiseur individuel» réservés aux petits appareils d'appartement ou de salle destinés à rafraîchir l'air d'une enceinte pour le confort humain en l'abaissant de quelques degrés au-dessous de la température extérieure. 5, record 1, French, - conditionneur%20d%27air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Climatisation. Ce terme, fréquemment employé, signifie simplement dans certains pays (de langue allemande, notamment), conditionnement de l'air. En France, la climatisation est définie comme la création d'un climat favorable à la santé des individus. 6, record 1, French, - conditionneur%20d%27air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La climatisation tend à réaliser une ambiance agréable favorable à la santé et à l'activité de l'homme [...] Cette technique est également appelée conditionnement d'air, bien qu'on tende à réserver ce dernier terme aux installations ayant pour objet non pas d'assurer le confort, mais de maintenir des matériaux, des denrées, des appareils, etc., dans des conditions favorables à leur conservation ou à leur fonctionnement. 3, record 1, French, - conditionneur%20d%27air
Record 1, Key term(s)
- climatiseur
- climatiseur d'air
- climatiseur individuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento de aire y calefacción
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acondicionador de aire
1, record 1, Spanish, acondicionador%20de%20aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- climatizador 2, record 1, Spanish, climatizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato con que se asegura la climatización de un local de volumen moderado. 3, record 1, Spanish, - acondicionador%20de%20aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
climatización: conjunto de las operaciones mediante las cuales se crea en el interior de un local un clima ideal, sean cuales fueren las condiciones atmosféricas que reinan en el exterior. 4, record 1, Spanish, - acondicionador%20de%20aire
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air conditioning unit
1, record 2, English, air%20conditioning%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assembly comprising a filter, reducing valve with a pressure gauge and a lubricator, intended to deliver fluid in suitable condition. 1, record 2, English, - air%20conditioning%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- groupe de conditionnement d'air
1, record 2, French, groupe%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble composé d'un filtre, d'un détendeur avec manomètre et d'un lubrificateur destiné à rendre le fluide utilisable dans des conditions appropriées. 1, record 2, French, - groupe%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air conditioning unit 1, record 3, English, air%20conditioning%20unit
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An ozone treatment system therefore always consists of three sections: air or oxygen conditioning units; ozonizers and their electrical auxiliaries; an injection system or means of bringing the ozone produced into contact with the water being treated. 1, record 3, English, - air%20conditioning%20unit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- organe de conditionnement d'air
1, record 3, French, organe%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] un poste de traitement à l'ozone comprend toujours trois parties: les organes de conditionnement d'air ou d'oxygène, les ozoneurs et leurs auxiliaires électriques, les dispositifs d'injection ou de mise en contact de l'ozone produit. 1, record 3, French, - organe%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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