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AIR TRUNKING [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanics
  • Electric Rotary Machines
DEF

A separate structure mounted on a machine to lead the cooling air to or from a machine, heat exchanger, filter, fan or other device mounted on the machine.

OBS

air trunking : term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC) in 1996.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique
  • Machines tournantes électriques
DEF

Structure rapportée sur une machine pour guider l'air de refroidissement en direction ou en provenance d'une machine, d'un échangeur de chaleur, [d'un] filtre, [d'un] ventilateur ou [d'un] autre dispositif monté sur la machine.

OBS

manchette : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en 1996.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • HVAC Distribution Systems
DEF

Flexible trunking used to connect an air distribution duct to an outlet or diffuser.

CONT

Flexible ducts are generally used for connectors to such air distribution equipment as mixing boxes, light troffers, induction units, air distribution boxes, diffusers, etc. They are also used where air terminal devices are subject to relocation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
DEF

Conduit souple, utilisé pour relier une gaine de distribution à une bouche ou un diffuseur d'air.

Spanish

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