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AIR CONDITIONING DESIGN [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Mechanics
- Engineering
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Mechanical engineers
1, record 1, English, Mechanical%20engineers
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed. 1, record 1, English, - Mechanical%20engineers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2132: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Mechanical%20engineers
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Mécanique
- Ingénierie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Ingénieurs mécaniciens/ingénieures mécaniciennes
1, record 1, French, Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20m%C3%A9caniciens%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20m%C3%A9caniciennes
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les ingénieurs mécaniciens étudient, conçoivent et élaborent des appareils et des systèmes de chauffage, de ventilation et de climatisation, de production d'énergie, de transport, de traitement et de fabrication. Ils exécutent également des tâches liées à l'évaluation, à la mise en place, à l'exploitation et à l'entretien d'installations mécaniques. Les ingénieurs mécaniciens travaillent dans des firmes de consultants, des services de production d'énergie et dans une grande variété d'industries de fabrication, de transformation et de transport, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. 1, record 1, French, - Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20m%C3%A9caniciens%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20m%C3%A9caniciennes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2132 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Ing%C3%A9nieurs%20m%C3%A9caniciens%2Fing%C3%A9nieures%20m%C3%A9caniciennes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Calorimetry
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- design heat gain
1, record 2, English, design%20heat%20gain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total heat gained in a house per hour (typically measured in kilowatts or [British thermal unit] per hour (BTUH)) when the outside temperature is at the summer outdoor design temperature and the indoor temperature is at the summer indoor design temperature. 1, record 2, English, - design%20heat%20gain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Design heat gains includes heat gains through walls, ceilings, foundations, windows and doors as well as heat gains through air leakage and ventilation. The design heat gain is used to size air conditioning systems. 1, record 2, English, - design%20heat%20gain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Calorimétrie
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gain de chaleur de calcul
1, record 2, French, gain%20de%20chaleur%20de%20calcul
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaleur totale qu’accumule une habitation par heure (habituellement mesuré en [kilowatt (kW)] ou en [unité thermique britannique (Btu)] par heure) lorsque la température extérieure a atteint la température extérieure de calcul estivale et que la température intérieure se trouve à la température intérieure de calcul estivale. 1, record 2, French, - gain%20de%20chaleur%20de%20calcul
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le calcul des gains de chaleur tient compte des gains thermiques qui se produisent à travers les murs, les plafonds, les fondations, les fenêtres et les portes, ainsi que de la chaleur acquise en raison des fuites d’air et de la ventilation. Cette donnée est utilisée pour déterminer la puissance de l’appareil de climatisation d’une habitation. 1, record 2, French, - gain%20de%20chaleur%20de%20calcul
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- condensation pan
1, record 3, English, condensation%20pan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- base pan 2, record 3, English, base%20pan
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The foundation for this [air conditioning] unit's toughness is our rugged base pan made from a rust-proof, composite material. Because it doesn’t rust, this high-tech base pan provides rust protection for the unit and, in the case of a rooftop installation, your roof. The base pan also features a sloped design with an integrated drain that minimizes standing water to reduce the potential for mold and bacteria growth. 3, record 3, English, - condensation%20pan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bac de condensation
1, record 3, French, bac%20de%20condensation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Profond bac de condensation monopièce prévenant les fuites d'eau et facilitant l'entretien. 1, record 3, French, - bac%20de%20condensation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Building Management and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- building mechanicals
1, record 4, English, building%20mechanicals
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- building services 2, record 4, English, building%20services
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building mechanicals includes heating/cooling regulators as well as security systems, alarms, and other safety devices. Potentially at-risk items for review are security or mechanical devices that detect motion, sound, light or temperature fluctuations, and emergency control devices that may trigger an automated emergency call (911 or UI Public Safety). Elevators, automated lighting systems, electronic vending machines, keyed access devices or continuous current monitors must also be reviewed for compliance. 3, record 4, English, - building%20mechanicals
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On the other hand, for the air conditioning and ventilating systems, CHIYODA's project team involves an individual building mechanical engineer who is not positioned under the building engineer, but equally positioned. Accordingly the design of building mechanicals such as air conditioning, ventilating, supply and return plumbing of water and other utilities, is advanced coordinated with the building design. 1, record 4, English, - building%20mechanicals
Record 4, Key term(s)
- building mechanics
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mécanique du bâtiment
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9canique%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] ils font appel à des spécialistes qui connaissent tous les systèmes que l'on retrouve dans un bâtiment (climatisation, ventilation, chauffage, réfrigération, régulation, tuyauterie, protection des incendies) et qui savent comment en tirer le maximum, tout en économisant l'énergie. Ces spécialistes sont des techniciens en mécanique du bâtiment. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9canique%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-07-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- universal footprint 1, record 5, English, universal%20footprint
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- universal footprint concept 2, record 5, English, universal%20footprint%20concept
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NDHQ 97 is the largest accommodation project ever undertaken by the Department of National Defence or the government. It's more than just moving people from building to building. It's refitting buildings and general office space, using a new design concept called the universal footprint. It's adapting accommodation to re-engineered organizations. It's also purchasing and installing furniture best suited to a modern, dynamic organization. The headquarters will have a new look. In the four buildings... corridors will run along the windows. Offices will be clustered at the centre of each floor. Major traffic will flow outside work areas, not through them. People working in teams will have work areas designed for teams. Offices will have more natural light, better air conditioning and better ventilation. Some screens will have glazed windows to allow natural light to spill through. Each workstation will include large, well-lit work surfaces for computers and overall, will have more usable workspace. Plenty of storage space will be located above and below work surfaces. But employees will be encouraged to make the most of their space by storing information on diskette, rather than in filing cabinets. The look will be cleaner and less cluttered. And whether people are tall or short, they’ll be able to adjust their desks, chairs and computers to the height that's right for them. 3, record 5, English, - universal%20footprint
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plan universel
1, record 5, French, plan%20universel
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- modèle d'aménagement universel 2, record 5, French, mod%C3%A8le%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20universel
masculine noun
- concept de plans universels 3, record 5, French, concept%20de%20plans%20universels
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
QGDN 97 est le plus gros projet d'aménagement de locaux entrepris par le ministère de la Défense nationale ou le gouvernement. Il ne s'agit pas seulement de déménager des gens d'un édifice à un autre, mais plutôt de réorganiser les édifices et l'espace disponible en appliquant un nouveau concept d'aménagement appelé plan universel, d'adapter les locaux à des organisations restructurées, d'acheter et d'installer de l'ameublement qui convient mieux à une organisation moderne et dynamique. Le quartier général aura une nouvelle allure. Dans les quatre édifices [...] les couloirs vont longer les fenêtres, et les bureaux seront regroupés au centre de chaque étage. Le gros de la circulation se fera à l'extérieur des aires de travail, et non à travers celles-ci. Les gens qui travaillent en équipe auront des locaux conçus spécialement pour les équipes. Il y aura davantage de lumière naturelle dans les bureaux, et la climatisation ainsi que la ventilation seront meilleures. Certaines cloisons auront des fenêtres vitrées pour permettre la diffusion de la lumière naturelle. Chaque poste de travail comprendra de grandes surfaces bien éclairées pour les ordinateurs et offriront, dans l'ensemble, un plus grand espace utilisable. Il y aura en outre beaucoup de rangement au-dessus et au-dessous des surfaces de travail. Les employés seront toutefois encouragés à maximiser leur espace en emmagasinant l'information sur disquette plutôt que dans des classeurs. Les locaux auront ainsi l'air plus propres et plus dégagés. Peu importe la taille des occupants, les bureaux, les chaises, et les ordinateurs pourront être réglés à la bonne hauteur. 4, record 5, French, - plan%20universel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TPSGC privilégie «concept de plans universels», mais on voit aussi «planification des bureaux normalisés» et «concept des empreintes universelles». Le guide indiquant aux gestionnaires comment appliquer ce concept s'intitule «Guide pour l'utilisation des empreintes universelles». 1, record 5, French, - plan%20universel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il s'agit d'une méthode selon laquelle les bureaux sont aménagés d'après les dimensions et les formes «normales» pour le genre de travail effectué. 3, record 5, French, - plan%20universel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- built-up air handling unit
1, record 6, English, built%2Dup%20air%20handling%20unit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Built-up air conditioning units must house the "mixing box", air filters, heating and cooling coils, and for medium-or high-pressure design, the fan or fans. Since most built-up units are for large air systems-which cannot be accommodated by factory-built units-the physical size of these built-up units make their casing construction a very substantial structural problem. 2, record 6, English, - built%2Dup%20air%20handling%20unit
Record 6, Key term(s)
- built-up unit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- appareil de traitement d'air à éléments séparés
1, record 6, French, appareil%20de%20traitement%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20s%C3%A9par%C3%A9s
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En ce qui concerne le traitement d'air à proprement parler, il peut se faire (...): -soit à partir d'appareils à éléments séparés: ce qui est souvent le cas des grosses centrales de traitement d'air, chaque élément ou caisson modulaire étant monté sur place et juxtaposé aux autres éléments; (...) 2, record 6, French, - appareil%20de%20traitement%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20s%C3%A9par%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-01-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- exhaust heat recovery boiler
1, record 7, English, exhaust%20heat%20recovery%20boiler
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- exhaust heat boiler 1, record 7, English, exhaust%20heat%20boiler
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exhaust heat recovery. Exhaust heat may be used to make steam, or used directly for drying or other processes. The steam thus produced will provide space heating, hot water, and absorption refrigeration, which may supply air conditioning and process refrigeration. Heat recovery systems generally involve equipment specifically tailored for the job, although conventional firetube boilers are sometimes used.... Economics of exhaust heat boiler design generally limit the temperature differential between exhaust gas and generational steam to a minimum of 38 ° C(100 F). 1, record 7, English, - exhaust%20heat%20recovery%20boiler
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaudière de récupération avec combustion des sous-produits gazeux
1, record 7, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20avec%20combustion%20des%20sous%2Dproduits%20gazeux
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chaudière de récupération de chaleur des gaz d'échappement 2, record 7, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20de%20chaleur%20des%20gaz%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
feminine noun
- chaudière à chaleur perdue 3, record 7, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20chaleur%20perdue
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaudières de récupération avec combustion des sous-produits liquides ou gazeux. Parmi les déchets industriels (...) plusieurs sont combustibles et dans certaines limites peuvent ainsi créer de l'énergie par combustion. Il est donc naturel de chercher à récupérer cette énergie disponible sous forme de chaleur latente et sensible. (...) Déchets liquides: goudrons ou hydrocarbures lourds provenant de la distillation du pétrole, huiles de vidanges, solvants ou déchets de peintures, liqueur provenant de la cuisson du bois dans les usines de pâtes à papier (...) Déchets gazeux: sous-produits divers de l'industrie chimique (en particulier chimie organique), gaz de haut fourneau, gaz de cokerie, gaz résiduaires de craquage de pétrole (...) 1, record 7, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20avec%20combustion%20des%20sous%2Dproduits%20gazeux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaudière de récupération. (...) il existe des chaudières compactes utilisant la chaleur du fluide de refroidissement et la chaleur des gaz d'échappement. 4, record 7, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20avec%20combustion%20des%20sous%2Dproduits%20gazeux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-07-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mechanical floor
1, record 8, English, mechanical%20floor
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- service floor 1, record 8, English, service%20floor
correct, United States
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a multistorey building, a floor provided for the housing of the mechanical equipment of the building. 2, record 8, English, - mechanical%20floor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Another important element in building design and construction is the mechanical, or auxiliary, system-plumbing; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; electrical wiring; vertical transportation; and chimneys and flues. 3, record 8, English, - mechanical%20floor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- étage technique
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9tage%20technique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L. Sullivan (...) élève des gratte-ciel à Buffalo, Saint Louis, New York et Chicago (...) Il en a formulé la distribution : en sous-sol l'usine motrice, aux deux premiers niveaux des magasins (...), au-dessus des cellules toutes semblables, en attique un étage technique de réservoirs et de machinerie. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9tage%20technique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
C'est aujourd'hui la tendance de grouper le maximum des étages techniques au sommet des édifices hauts, les dernières réalisations américaines sont ainsi conçues. 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9tage%20technique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Signes distinctifs de la tour Montparnasse (...) Nombre de niveaux : 52 étages de bureaux; 3 étages techniques; 1 étage P.T.T.; 1 étage restaurant panoramique; 1 étage de magasins. 4, record 8, French, - %C3%A9tage%20technique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-03-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Stations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- total-energy plant 1, record 9, English, total%2Denergy%20plant
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are opportunities in the design and installation of energy-saving total-energy plants, integrated with complete systems for urban living. In a system on trial in Jersey City, N. J., for example, 5 diesel engines, each with an electrical generating capacity of 600 kW, supply electricity, space heating, hot water, air conditioning, and pneumatic waste collection for 488 dwelling units in 6 buildings, plus 2 schools, a swimming pool, and a commercial building. 1, record 9, English, - total%2Denergy%20plant
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Centrales électriques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- centrale fournissant des services intégrés
1, record 9, French, centrale%20fournissant%20des%20services%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9s
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-11-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- air conditioning design
1, record 10, English, air%20conditioning%20design
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... sufficient operating data are available... for classes of commercial installations. The information is not intended to replace the... heat gain calculations necessary in a particular air conditioning design. 1, record 10, English, - air%20conditioning%20design
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- projet d'une installation de climatisation
1, record 10, French, projet%20d%27une%20installation%20de%20climatisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- calcul des installations de climatisation 1, record 10, French, calcul%20des%20installations%20de%20climatisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des parties les plus délicates du projet d'une installation de climatisation est celle qui porte sur l'introduction et la prise d'air dans les locaux (...) 1, record 10, French, - projet%20d%27une%20installation%20de%20climatisation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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