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FAISCEAU AIGUILLES [2 records]

Record 1 2017-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

The core of a nuclear reactor comprises a central fuel zone, in which a fissile material normally constituted by a [mix] of enriched uranium oxide and plutonium oxide. This fuel zone is completely surrounded by a covering of fertile material normally constituted by depleted uranium oxide. In practice, this structure is obtained by juxtaposing vertical assemblies having a hexagonal section. Each of these assemblies comprises an outer tubular envelope, in which is placed a group or bundle of needles, each containing a pile of fissile and/or fertile material pellets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
CONT

[...] le cœur d'un réacteur est constitué d'assemblages verticaux de section hexagonale ou carrée. Chacun de ces assemblages comprend un faisceau d'aiguilles combustibles ou «éléments combustibles» contenant chacun un empilement de pastilles du matériau à base d'actinide. Le réfrigérant (sodium ou eau) circule autour de chaque élément combustible.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
  • Applied Arts
  • Cosmetology
DEF

The number of needles at the end of a liner bar.

CONT

Needle groups used for outlining come in four common sizes: one, three, four and five needle groups.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Mécanique)
  • Arts appliqués
  • Cosmétologie
OBS

Les aiguilles pour le tatouage ne sont pas des aiguilles normales, elles ont une forme bien spéciale. Elles sont soudées entre elles pour former des faisceaux. Il existe différents types de faisceaux, par exemple, 3 aiguilles rondes pour le tracé et le petit remplissage, 7 à plat pour le remplissage, 13 en moyenne pour les ombrages.

Spanish

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