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AIR CONDITIONING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- terminal unit
1, record 1, English, terminal%20unit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TU 2, record 1, English, TU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terminal Unit(TU). In an HVAC [heating, ventilation, air conditioning] distribution system, the final unit(often near the end of ductwork) capable of modifying the temperature in a conditioned space. It may contain dampers, coils, and/or fans to modify airflow and temperature. 2, record 1, English, - terminal%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boîte de fin de course
1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20fin%20de%20course
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les boîtes de fin de course ont pour fonction de moduler la température ou le débit de l'air qui est alimenté dans la pièce ou la zone. 1, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20fin%20de%20course
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- central air conditioning plant
1, record 2, English, central%20air%20conditioning%20plant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air conditioning power plant 2, record 2, English, air%20conditioning%20power%20plant
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A centralized air conditioning equipment with machines and distribution system designed to supply conditioned air to multiple zones. 3, record 2, English, - central%20air%20conditioning%20plant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centrale de conditionnement
1, record 2, French, centrale%20de%20conditionnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- centrale de conditionnement d'air 2, record 2, French, centrale%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
- groupe central de conditionnement 1, record 2, French, groupe%20central%20de%20conditionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une centrale de conditionnement : Dans ce système l'air est entièrement traité dans une centrale unique comprenant tous les dispositifs nécessaires, avant d'être envoyé dans un réseau de gaines qui le distribue dans chaque local. Un tel système présente l'avantage de pouvoir grouper dans un seul local tous les appareils : filtres, ventilateur, échangeurs, groupes frigorifiques, etc. 1, record 2, French, - centrale%20de%20conditionnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning system
1, record 3, English, heating%2C%20ventilation%20and%20air%20conditioning%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- HVAC system 1, record 3, English, HVAC%20system
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
HVAC System. Introduction. HVAC(heating, ventilation and air conditioning) refers to the equipment, distribution network and terminals that provide heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning to a building. 2, record 3, English, - heating%2C%20ventilation%20and%20air%20conditioning%20system
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The main purposes of a Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system are to help maintain good indoor air quality through adequate ventilation with filtration and provide thermal comfort. 3, record 3, English, - heating%2C%20ventilation%20and%20air%20conditioning%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de chauffage, de ventilation et de conditionnement d'air
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%2C%20de%20ventilation%20et%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système CVCA 1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20CVCA
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La qualité de l'air intérieur pour les travailleurs entassés dans un espace [...] restreint peut être compromise parce que le taux d'occupation de l'immeuble peut être trop élevé pour les capacités du système de chauffage, de ventilation et de conditionnement d'air (CVCA) prévus pour cet espace. [...] La composante de l'air de reprise du système CVCA desservant chaque zone de construction doit être fermée ou scellée pour éviter que les émanations et la poussière de la construction ne se retrouvent dans les zones qui ne sont pas en construction sur l'étage de l'immeuble. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%2C%20de%20ventilation%20et%20de%20conditionnement%20d%27air
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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