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AIR DRAUGHT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- Water Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air draft
1, record 1, English, air%20draft
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air draught 2, record 1, English, air%20draught
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical distance between the waterline and the highest point of a ship’s structure. 3, record 1, English, - air%20draft
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air draught : term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - air%20draft
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Transport par eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tirant d'air
1, record 1, French, tirant%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance verticale entre la flottaison et le sommet des superstructures d'un navire. 2, record 1, French, - tirant%20d%27air
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tirant d'air : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - tirant%20d%27air
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Transporte por agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- emergencia
1, record 1, Spanish, emergencia
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extract system
1, record 2, English, extract%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- extraction system 2, record 2, English, extraction%20system
correct
- exhaust ventilation system 3, record 2, English, exhaust%20ventilation%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extract System ... To ensure efficiency of the fume cupboards and to create a safe, noise tolerant environment for the operator it is necessary to design a well constructed and fail-safe extraction system which incorporated quiet yet powerful fans ... The Clean Air fume extract systems are custom made in-house for each individual site. 2, record 2, English, - extract%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The pagula ventilated ceiling system forms an important part of a total balanced mechanical ventilation system. It is particularly suitable for ventilating rooms with high steam and latent heat Generation, such as kitchens. The design of the pagula system ensures that draught free whole room ventilation is provided with efficient grease and moisture separation on the extract to keep the ceiling plenum and extract system clean. The pagula system is a complete integrated false ceiling providing air inlet grilles, air exhaust passages with grease and moisture separation, and a ventilated lighting system. 4, record 2, English, - extract%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- installation de ventilation par dépression
1, record 2, French, installation%20de%20ventilation%20par%20d%C3%A9pression
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ventilation par aspiration 2, record 2, French, ventilation%20par%20aspiration
correct, feminine noun
- ventilation par extraction 2, record 2, French, ventilation%20par%20extraction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue (...) deux sortes d'installations de ventilation (...) celle soufflant de l'air neuf dans les locaux (...) et celle aspirant l'air des locaux et dénommée "ventilation par dépression". 1, record 2, French, - installation%20de%20ventilation%20par%20d%C3%A9pression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- induced-draft cooling tower
1, record 3, English, induced%2Ddraft%20cooling%20tower
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- induced draught cooling tower 2, record 3, English, induced%20draught%20cooling%20tower
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical draught cooling tower in which the fan is located at the top of the tower, the air being drawn up and through the packing and discharged from the top. 2, record 3, English, - induced%2Ddraft%20cooling%20tower
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
induced-draft cooling tower: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 3, English, - induced%2Ddraft%20cooling%20tower
Record 3, Key term(s)
- induced draft cooling tower
- induced-draught cooling tower
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tour de refroidissement à aspiration d'air
1, record 3, French, tour%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A0%20aspiration%20d%27air
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 DEF
Refroidisseur d'eau atmosphérique à ventilation forcée, dans lequel l'air est aspiré à travers l'appareil (par un ventilateur placé en aval). 2, record 3, French, - tour%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A0%20aspiration%20d%27air
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tour de refroidissement à aspiration d'air : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - tour%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A0%20aspiration%20d%27air
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- atmospheric cooling tower
1, record 4, English, atmospheric%20cooling%20tower
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- natural draft cooling tower 2, record 4, English, natural%20draft%20cooling%20tower
correct, officially approved
- natural draught cooling tower 3, record 4, English, natural%20draught%20cooling%20tower
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cooling tower relying on the natural circulation of air to achieve its cooling effect. 3, record 4, English, - atmospheric%20cooling%20tower
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seldom used now in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, having been supplanted by mechanical draught cooling tower. 3, record 4, English, - atmospheric%20cooling%20tower
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
natural draft cooling tower: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 4, English, - atmospheric%20cooling%20tower
Record 4, Key term(s)
- natural-draft cooling tower
- natural-draught cooling tower
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Machines
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tour de refroidissement à tirage naturel
1, record 4, French, tour%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A0%20tirage%20naturel
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- refroidisseur d'eau à tirage naturel 2, record 4, French, refroidisseur%20d%27eau%20%C3%A0%20tirage%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refroidisseur d'eau atmosphérique, dans lequel la circulation d'air est assurée par convection naturelle. 2, record 4, French, - tour%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A0%20tirage%20naturel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tour de refroidissement à tirage naturel : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 4, French, - tour%20de%20refroidissement%20%C3%A0%20tirage%20naturel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-06-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brush strip seal 1, record 5, English, brush%20strip%20seal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- brush strip 2, record 5, English, brush%20strip
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
BRUSH STRIP SEALS. The versatility of brush strip and ease of installation makes it particularly suitable for sealing difficult applications such as sliding, revolving, pivot and roll-up doors against smoke, odours, draughts, dust, insects and light, and for the retention of air conditioning. Brush strip sealing is recognised as solving draught problems where heavy-duty use is required in areas such as public transport applications. Tests have proven that minimal wear occurs with prolonged use to either brush or contact surfaces. Dense black nylon bristles are locked into a galvanised steel strip, which is then generally fitted into an aluminium holder. The aluminium holder will take all bristle lengths, and the adhesive PVC foam tape is standard on most aluminium holders. 1, record 5, English, - brush%20strip%20seal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- joint brosse d'étanchéité
1, record 5, French, joint%20brosse%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- joint brosse 1, record 5, French, joint%20brosse
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Joint brosse d'étanchéité (joint brosse). Les joints brosses d'étanchéité, composés de fibres polypropylène, sont destinés à l'étanchéité de tous les types de châssis coulissants et coulisses de volets roulants. 1, record 5, French, - joint%20brosse%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tunnel test
1, record 6, English, tunnel%20test
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Steiner tunnel test 2, record 6, English, Steiner%20tunnel%20test
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A standard] testing method measuring flame spread, fuel contribution and smoke density of materials under controlled conditions. 1, record 6, English, - tunnel%20test
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The test equipment consists of a horizontal tunnel 7. 6 m long, 450 mm wide, and 300 mm deep... The roof is removable and lined with a low density material of mineral composition. The walls and floor are constructed of refractory fire brick. One wall has observation windows along its length. Flames from two burners at one end are forced down the tunnel by a steady draught of air at 1. 2 m/s. These burner flames are about 1. 37 m long, release heat at a steady rate of about 90 kW, and impinge directly on the test specimen, which is mounted either on the floor or on the ceiling of the tunnel. This exposure is similar in intensity to what occurs when a small piece of furniture leaning against a wall is set on fire. The tunnel is calibrated by adjusting the rate of heat release of the burners so that it takes about five and a half minutes for flames to reach the exhaust end of the tunnel when the specimen is 18 mm select-grade red oak. In the exhaust duct at the end of the tunnel are a light source and detector for measuring smoke and a thermocouple for determining heat released. 3, record 6, English, - tunnel%20test
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- essai en tunnel
1, record 6, French, essai%20en%20tunnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- essai en tunnel Steiner 2, record 6, French, essai%20en%20tunnel%20Steiner
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appareil consiste en un tunnel horizontal de 7,6 m de long sur 450 mm de large et 300 mm de profondeur [...]. Le couvercle est amovible et est doté d'un revêtement intérieur en matériau de faible densité à base de substances inorganiques. Les parois et le plancher sont fabriqués en briques réfractaires. L'une des parois est dotée de fenêtres d'observation. Des flammes produites par deux brûleurs situés à l'une des extrémités du four d'essai sont soufflées vers l'intérieur par un courant d'air stable de 1,2 m/s. Ces flammes, d'environ 1,37 m de long, ont un dégagement de chaleur stable d'environ 90 kW, et touchent directement l'échantillon qui est monté soit sur le plancher ou au plafond du tunnel. Cette exposition est semblable en intensité à ce qui se produit lorsqu'un meuble de petites dimensions appuyé contre un mur est incendié. Le tunnel est étalonné en ajustant la vitesse de dégagement de la chaleur des brûleurs de sorte qu'il faille environ cinq minutes et demie aux flammes pour atteindre l'extrémité 'évent' du tunnel lorsque l'échantillon est en chêne rouge de 18 mm. Dans le conduit d'évacuation à l'extrémité du tunnel se trouvent une source lumineuse et un détecteur pour mesurer la fumée, ainsi qu'un thermocouple pour déterminer la chaleur dégagée. 1, record 6, French, - essai%20en%20tunnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-09-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Shipbuilding
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Naval Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- draught
1, record 7, English, draught
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- draft 2, record 7, English, draft
correct
- average draught 3, record 7, English, average%20draught
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a ship. 4, record 7, English, - draught
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also air draught. 4, record 7, English, - draught
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
draught: term and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 7, English, - draught
Record 7, Key term(s)
- clearance draft
- clearance draught
- average draft
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Constructions navales
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Forces navales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tirant d'eau
1, record 7, French, tirant%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- calaison 2, record 7, French, calaison
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance verticale entre la flottaison et le point le plus bas d'un navire. 3, record 7, French, - tirant%20d%27eau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tirant d'eau : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 7, French, - tirant%20d%27eau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tirant d'eau; calaison : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 7, French, - tirant%20d%27eau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi tirant d'air. 4, record 7, French, - tirant%20d%27eau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Construcción naval
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Fuerzas navales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- calado
1, record 7, Spanish, calado
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmersión 2, record 7, Spanish, inmersi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profundidad que alcanza en el agua la parte sumergida de un barco, marcada en números en proa y popa del barco. 3, record 7, Spanish, - calado
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Casi siempre el símbolo internacional es la "Marca Plinsol". 3, record 7, Spanish, - calado
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exhaust fan
1, record 8, English, exhaust%20fan
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fan used in artificial draught systems; placed in the smoke uptake of a boiler to draw air through the furnace and exhaust the flue gases. 2, record 8, English, - exhaust%20fan
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A fan which provides a suction to remove the air, gases, and products of combustion from the furnace or oven. In some systems, it also brings in combustion air. 3, record 8, English, - exhaust%20fan
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur de tirage
1, record 8, French, ventilateur%20de%20tirage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ventilateur aspirant 2, record 8, French, ventilateur%20aspirant
correct, masculine noun
- ventilateur pour gaz chauds 3, record 8, French, ventilateur%20pour%20gaz%20chauds
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ventilateur comportant des éléments élaborés en matériaux réfractaires et/ou un dispositif de refroidissement des paliers. 3, record 8, French, - ventilateur%20de%20tirage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] circuit de gaines raccordant la hotte au ventilateur de tirage [...] 4, record 8, French, - ventilateur%20de%20tirage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Heating
- Camping and Caravanning
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hobo stove
1, record 9, English, hobo%20stove
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
How to Make A Hobo Stove. Take a gallon paint can(exact size not important-experiment). Cut holes in sides of can... Throw anything combustible in and light it on fire. The air flows in the bottom hole, and the aerodynamics of the can suck the exhaust out of the top holes. This forms a vicious through draught, and the fire burns almost white hot in a strong wind! It also uses very little fuel. Fire temperature can be controlled by turning can away from the wind a bit, or by obstructing the inlet hole. 1, record 9, English, - hobo%20stove
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
- Camping et caravaning
- Chasse et pêche sportive
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poêle de fortune de type «hobo»
1, record 9, French, po%C3%AAle%20de%20fortune%20de%20type%20%C2%ABhobo%C2%BB
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contenant métallique (boîte de conserve, bidon de peinture, etc.) pouvant servir de poêle en situation d'urgence ou dans des conditions de survie par temps très froid. 1, record 9, French, - po%C3%AAle%20de%20fortune%20de%20type%20%C2%ABhobo%C2%BB
Record 9, Key term(s)
- poêle de fortune hobo
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- down draught 1, record 10, English, down%20draught
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- down draft 1, record 10, English, down%20draft
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--a draught is initiated at the open air end in the direction of the base of the chimney; sometimes due to the fact that the chimney is not high enough above the roof ridge. 1, record 10, English, - down%20draught
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- rupture de tirage 1, record 10, French, rupture%20de%20tirage
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le phénomène de -- se produit quand l'air froid extérieur entre par la souche (ou par un autre orifice) et descend dans le conduit, s'opposant au mouvement ascensionnel des fumées 1, record 10, French, - rupture%20de%20tirage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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