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AIR CUSHION PRESSURE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air bearing
1, record 1, English, air%20bearing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air-lubricated bearing 2, record 1, English, air%2Dlubricated%20bearing
correct
- air-supported bearing 3, record 1, English, air%2Dsupported%20bearing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [device] that uses air at high pressure to create an air cushion in which a shaft is suspended [and can rotate], reducing... losses due to friction considerably compared to ball bearings. 4, record 1, English, - air%20bearing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palier à air
1, record 1, French, palier%20%C3%A0%20air
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de roulement qui utilise un coussin d'air afin d'éliminer au maximum la friction entre deux éléments qui sont reliés par ce dispositif. 2, record 1, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les paliers à air. Habituellement pour supporter un axe en rotation dans une machine, on utilise des roulements à billes. Les turbo-machines cycle à air exigent de tourner à très grande vitesse, de ce fait une turbo machine avec ces roulements à billes aurait une durée de vie limitée et des performances moindres. Ces paliers à air ont été conçus pour remplacer ces roulements à billes. Le principe de construction consiste à établir et à maintenir un film d'air entre l'arbre tournant et un support fixe abritant ce palier. Parmi les avantages : fiabilité plus élevée, nul besoin de lubrification, coût d'utilisation plus faible. 3, record 1, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Palier à air lisse, à air rainuré. 4, record 1, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Palier à air rigide. 5, record 1, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Palier à air à haute vitesse. 6, record 1, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20air
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
- Special Water Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air cushion vehicle
1, record 2, English, air%20cushion%20vehicle
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACV 2, record 2, English, ACV
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- surface effect vehicle 3, record 2, English, surface%20effect%20vehicle
correct
- SEV 4, record 2, English, SEV
correct
- SEV 4, record 2, English, SEV
- air-cushion vehicle 5, record 2, English, air%2Dcushion%20vehicle
correct
- ACV 5, record 2, English, ACV
correct
- ACV 5, record 2, English, ACV
- hovercraft 6, record 2, English, hovercraft
correct
- ground effect machine 7, record 2, English, ground%20effect%20machine
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
- ground-effect machine 9, record 2, English, ground%2Deffect%20machine
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
correct
- GEM 8, record 2, English, GEM
- air-cushioned vehicle 10, record 2, English, air%2Dcushioned%20vehicle
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicle capable of being operated so that its weight, including its payload, is wholly or significantly supported on a cushion of air generated continuously at higher than ambient pressure. 11, record 2, English, - air%20cushion%20vehicle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "ground effect machine" (GEM) is often used in the same sense as air cushion vehicle. The latter is preferred because GEM has a wider meaning covering a wide range of devices which enable a body to hover in close proximity to a fixed surface. 3, record 2, English, - air%20cushion%20vehicle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air cushion vehicle: term and definition standardized by NATO. 12, record 2, English, - air%20cushion%20vehicle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aéroglisseur
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9roglisseur
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- véhicule à coussin d'air 2, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule à coussins d'air 3, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20coussins%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule sur coussin d'air 4, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20sur%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- transporteur sur coussin d'air 5, record 2, French, transporteur%20sur%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule à effet de sol 6, record 2, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule pouvant être mis en œuvre de telle façon que sa masse, y compris la charge utile, soit supportée totalement ou en grande partie par un coussin d'air continuellement régénéré à une pression supérieure à la pression ambiante. 7, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9roglisseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéroglisseur : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 8, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9roglisseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aéroglisseur : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 9, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9roglisseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidroplanos e hidrodeslizadores
- Transporte por barcos especiales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aerodeslizador
1, record 2, Spanish, aerodeslizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- hovercraft 2, record 2, Spanish, hovercraft
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- feed pump
1, record 3, English, feed%20pump
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- feeding pump 2, record 3, English, feeding%20pump
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the filter is stopped and opened to atmosphere at the top, partial drainage allows an air cushion to form. The air inlet valve is then closed and this air is compressed at the pressure of the feed pump. 3, record 3, English, - feed%20pump
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feed pump: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 3, English, - feed%20pump
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pompe d'alimentation
1, record 3, French, pompe%20d%27alimentation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après arrêt du filtre et mise en communication de sa partie supérieure avec l'atmosphère, une vidange partielle permet la constitution d'un matelas d'air. On ferme la vanne de mise à l'atmosphère et on comprime cet air sous la pression de la pompe d'alimentation. 2, record 3, French, - pompe%20d%27alimentation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pompe d'alimentation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - pompe%20d%27alimentation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pompe d'alimentation : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 3, French, - pompe%20d%27alimentation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air chamber
1, record 4, English, air%20chamber
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a faucet is turned off rapidly... sudden change in pressure causes hammering... To prevent this noise, provide air chamber at fixtures. These furnish a cushion of air which stops the flow... more gently. 2, record 4, English, - air%20chamber
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air chamber: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - air%20chamber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- anti-bélier pneumatique
1, record 4, French, anti%2Db%C3%A9lier%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- réservoir d'air 2, record 4, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- dôme d'air 3, record 4, French, d%C3%B4me%20d%27air
masculine noun
- anti-bélier 3, record 4, French, anti%2Db%C3%A9lier
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les remèdes [...] à ce genre de désordres [coups de bélier] sont [...] disposés en amont des robinets [...] des appareils spéciaux dits dôme d'air etc. dont l'action est d'absorber la surpression produite. 3, record 4, French, - anti%2Db%C3%A9lier%20pneumatique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-bélier pneumatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 4, French, - anti%2Db%C3%A9lier%20pneumatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo de fontanería
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cámara de aire
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%A1mara%20de%20aire
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza de tubería con un extremo superior cerrando que se usa en la tubería de distribución de agua para evitar su golpeteo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - c%C3%A1mara%20de%20aire
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-02-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
- Presses (Machinery)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic die cushion
1, record 5, English, pneumatic%20die%20cushion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- jack 1, record 5, English, jack
- die cushion 1, record 5, English, die%20cushion
see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
die cushion : A press accessory placed beneath or within a bolster plate or die block to provide an additional motion or pressure for stamping or forging operations; actuated by air, oil, rubber, springs, or a combination of these. 2, record 5, English, - pneumatic%20die%20cushion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
- Presses (Machines)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coussin pneumatique
1, record 5, French, coussin%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- marquette 1, record 5, French, marquette
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le terme anglais «die cushion» puisse s'appliquer à tous les types d'appareils de contre-pression, il désigne plus particulièrement le coussin pneumatique. 1, record 5, French, - coussin%20pneumatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-03-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Materials Handling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hover-pallet 1, record 6, English, hover%2Dpallet
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hoverpallet 1, record 6, English, hoverpallet
- air pallet 1, record 6, English, air%20pallet
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Air cushion supported, load-carrying structure, which feeds a continuous low pressure volume of air between the structure and the reaction surface creating an air film. 1, record 6, English, - hover%2Dpallet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Manutention
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- palette sur coussin d'air
1, record 6, French, palette%20sur%20coussin%20d%27air
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Manipulación de materiales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- paleta con cojín de aire
1, record 6, Spanish, paleta%20con%20coj%C3%ADn%20de%20aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Naval Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air cushion pressure
1, record 7, English, air%20cushion%20pressure
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ride control systems, which adjust air cushion pressure and trim, can also give high manoeuvrability. 1, record 7, English, - air%20cushion%20pressure
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Forces navales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- surpression du coussin d'air
1, record 7, French, surpression%20du%20coussin%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de régulation d'assiette qui régule la surpression du coussin d'air et règle l'assiette garantit une très bonne stabilité. 1, record 7, French, - surpression%20du%20coussin%20d%27air
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-04-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ride control systems
1, record 8, English, Ride%20control%20systems
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ride control systems, which adjust air cushion pressure and trim, can also give high manoeuvrability. 1, record 8, English, - Ride%20control%20systems
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système de régulation d'assiette
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27assiette
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de régulation d'assiette qui régule la surpression du coussin d'air et ainsi règle l'assiette garantit une très bonne stabilité. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20d%27assiette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Cushions (Mechanics)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air cushion 1, record 9, English, air%20cushion
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After the filter is stopped and opened to atmosphere at the top, partial drainage allows an air cushion to form. The air inlet valve is then closed and this air is compressed at the pressure of the feed pump. 1, record 9, English, - air%20cushion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Coussins d'air (Mécanique)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- matelas d'air
1, record 9, French, matelas%20d%27air
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après arrêt du filtre et mise en communication de sa partie supérieure avec l'atmosphère, une vidange partielle permet la constitution d'un matelas d'air. On ferme la vanne de mise à l'atmosphère et on comprime cet air sous la pression de la pompe d'alimentation. 1, record 9, French, - matelas%20d%27air
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- air inlet valve 1, record 10, English, air%20inlet%20valve
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After the filter is stopped and opened to atmosphere at the top, partial drainage allows an air cushion to form. The air inlet valve is then closed and this air is compressed at the pressure of the feed pump. 1, record 10, English, - air%20inlet%20valve
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vanne de mise à l'atmosphère
1, record 10, French, vanne%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après arrêt du filtre et mise en communication de sa partie supérieure avec l'atmosphère, une vidange partielle permet la constitution d'un matelas d'air. On ferme la vanne de mise à l'atmosphère et on comprime cet air sous la pression de la pompe d'alimentation. 1, record 10, French, - vanne%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%27atmosph%C3%A8re
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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