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FACTEUR ALPHA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha factor
1, record 1, English, alpha%20factor
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the oxygen transfer coefficient in mixed liquor to the oxygen transfer coefficient in clean water. 1, record 1, English, - alpha%20factor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In an activated sludge plant. 1, record 1, English, - alpha%20factor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha factor: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - alpha%20factor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur alpha
1, record 1, French, facteur%20alpha
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
Rapport du coefficient de transfert d'oxygène dans la liqueur mixte au coefficient de transfert d'oxygène dans de l'eau propre. 1, record 1, French, - facteur%20alpha
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour une station par boues activées. 1, record 1, French, - facteur%20alpha
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur alpha : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - facteur%20alpha
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor alfa
1, record 1, Spanish, factor%20alfa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre el coeficiente de transferencia de oxígeno en el licor mezclado y el coeficiente de transferencia de oxígeno en agua limpia. 1, record 1, Spanish, - factor%20alfa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En una planta de lodos activados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - factor%20alfa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-06-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Power Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alpha ratio
1, record 2, English, alpha%20ratio
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the radiative capture cross-section to the fission cross-section. 1, record 2, English, - alpha%20ratio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha ratio: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - alpha%20ratio
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Centrales nucléaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- facteur alpha
1, record 2, French, facteur%20alpha
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport de la section efficace de capture radiative à la section efficace de fission. 1, record 2, French, - facteur%20alpha
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur alpha : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - facteur%20alpha
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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