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AIR LAVAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scour air 1, record 1, English, scour%20air
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Scour air is generally supplied by a ROOTS type electric blower providing a constant flow of air matched to the surface area of the filter. A safety valve protects the compressor against accidental excess pressure, and a U-bend safety tubing protects it against the accidental backflow of water when not in use. 1, record 1, English, - scour%20air
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- air de lavage
1, record 1, French, air%20de%20lavage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air de lavage. Cet air est fourni le plus souvent par un groupe électro-surpresseur, type ROOT'S, qui assure un débit d'air constant, [...] Une soupape le protège contre une pression excessive accidentelle et une lyre le met à l'abri des retours éventuels à son arrêt. 1, record 1, French, - air%20de%20lavage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Property Upkeeping
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wash air 1, record 2, English, wash%20air
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- air de lavage
1, record 2, French, air%20de%20lavage
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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