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CORROSION SCALE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
- Water Pollution
- Collaboration with Health Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- corrosion scale
1, record 1, English, corrosion%20scale
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Corrosion scales formed on iron pipe surfaces are an important factor defining water quality in drinking water distribution systems, since they would release contaminants and cause water discoloration at transient hydrodynamic regimes. Consequently, characterization of corrosion scales is indispensable to water quality protection. 2, record 1, English, - corrosion%20scale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corrosion scale : designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - corrosion%20scale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- corrosion scales
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Distribution de l'eau
- Pollution de l'eau
- Collaboration avec Santé Canada
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépôt de corrosion
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20corrosion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La corrosion constitue un problème courant des réseaux de distribution d'eau potable et des systèmes de plomberie au Canada. La corrosion est la détérioration d'un matériau, habituellement un métal, due à une réaction de celui-ci avec son environnement. Dans les réseaux de distribution d'eau potable, les tuyaux (comme les entrées de service en plomb) et les raccords métalliques font partie des matériaux qui peuvent être sujets à la corrosion interne et qui peuvent relarguer des concentrations croissantes de contaminants. La corrosion tend à provoquer une augmentation de la concentration de nombreux métaux (par exemple, des sous-produits de la corrosion) dans l'eau du robinet des consommateurs. Les dépôts de corrosion dans les tuyaux constituent également un réservoir important d'une grande variété de contaminants, dont certains sont préoccupants pour la santé. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20corrosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépôt de corrosion : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20corrosion
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dépôts de corrosion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sludge removal
1, record 2, English, sludge%20removal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only compounds complying with regulations may be used to prevent corrosion and scale in boilers, or to facilitate sludge removal. 2, record 2, English, - sludge%20removal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- évacuation des boues
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9vacuation%20des%20boues
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enlèvement des boues 2, record 2, French, enl%C3%A8vement%20des%20boues
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seuls les produits de conditionnement conformes aux prescriptions contenues dans le Code of Federal Regulations (Titre 21, section 173.310), peuvent être utilisés pour prévenir la corrosion et l'entartrage des chaudières ou pour faciliter l'enlèvement des boues. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9vacuation%20des%20boues
Record 2, Key term(s)
- évacuation de la boue
- enlèvement de la boue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Strength of Materials
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- corrosive water
1, record 3, English, corrosive%20water
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- active water 2, record 3, English, active%20water
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water having corrosive qualities. 3, record 3, English, - corrosive%20water
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard scale(sulphate of calcium and silica) in boilers and tubercular corrosion caused by corrosive water in the pipes can only be removed by mechanical means by passing through the pipe a special rotary cutter driven by a flexible shaft. 4, record 3, English, - corrosive%20water
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] water condition of low pH (acid condition) ... can corrode metal pipes, pool fixtures ... 5, record 3, English, - corrosive%20water
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corrosive water: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 3, English, - corrosive%20water
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Résistance des matériaux
- Altération des métaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- eau corrosive
1, record 3, French, eau%20corrosive
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
Eau qui a la propriété d'attaquer les métaux. 2, record 3, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les eaux véhiculées dans les réseaux peuvent présenter des caractéristiques physico-chimiques très différentes [...] Nous pouvons considérer deux catégories selon la nature des canalisations [...] - les eaux corrosives pouvant attaquer le métal non revêtu [...] À l'intérieur de ces eaux corrosives, nous pouvons distinguer les eaux qui sont incrustantes ou agressives. Les eaux incrustantes sont des eaux très minéralisées qui laissent un dépôt de calcium et de carbonate provoquant l'entartrage des conduites. Les eaux agressives sont peu minéralisées; elles sont plus corrosives que les eaux incrustantes car elles ne favorisent pas la formation de dépôt protecteur. Une eau corrosive est caractérisée par la production de l'hydroxyde ferreux, puis ferrique. Cela entraîne la formation de nodules, voire de tubercules pouvant à terme diminuer la section. Ce phénomène se rencontre dans les anciennes conduites sans cimentation intérieure [...] - les eaux agressives envers les matériaux à base de ciment. Une eau agressive se définit comme ayant les propriétés d'attaquer les matériaux renfermant du calcium. Selon la minéralisation, le pH et la température de l'eau véhiculée, trois cas peuvent se présenter : une eau à l'équilibre calco-carbonique n'entraîne à une température donnée, ni attaque, ni précipitation de carbonate de calcium; une eau incrustante (ou entartrante) a tendance à déposer des sels de calcium (carbonate) sur la paroi intérieure des canalisations; une eau agressive peut attaquer certains éléments constitutifs du mortier de ciment comportant du calcium (silicates ou silico-aluminates de calcium). 3, record 3, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
corrosif : Qualifie tout corps dont l'action chimique dégrade les matériaux : air corrosif, eau corrosive. 4, record 3, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «eau agressive». 5, record 3, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
eau corrosive : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 3, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dry pipe air compressor
1, record 4, English, dry%20pipe%20air%20compressor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- dry pipe sprinkler system compressor 2, record 4, English, dry%20pipe%20sprinkler%20system%20compressor
proposal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... dry pipe sprinkler systems have more corrosion, rust, and scale build up in the sprinkler piping system than in wet pipe systems. This build up is mainly due to the presence of oxygen and moisture in the sprinkler piping. Moisture and condensation from room humidity, air supply drawn by the dry pipe air compressor, and wetting the pipe wall by accidental tripping of the dry pipe valve, and by full flow trip tests... furthers the development of scale. 1, record 4, English, - dry%20pipe%20air%20compressor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source "a" : Communications Canada, Technical Papers : Fire Protection; Paul Baril, Museum Assistance Program. 2, record 4, English, - dry%20pipe%20air%20compressor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- compresseur d'installation d'extinction automatique à eau sous air
1, record 4, French, compresseur%20d%27installation%20d%27extinction%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20eau%20sous%20air
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dry (pipe sprinkler) system : installation d'extinction automatique à eau sous air; [...] 2, record 4, French, - compresseur%20d%27installation%20d%27extinction%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20eau%20sous%20air
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- incrustation
1, record 5, English, incrustation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hard material forming on a water well screen ... 2, record 5, English, - incrustation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aqua-Clear MGA is a dry blend of granular acid and additives used in the removal of iron, manganese and carbonate scale. It retains strength longer than most liquid acids which increases its cleaning capability. Applications/Functions : Disperse scale and incrustation. Removed scale and incrustation from water well screen, casing, gravel, and pumping equipment. Restore well production. Aqua-Clear MGA can be used in combination with Aqua-Clear AE to remove more difficult scale and incrustation. Advantages : Safe to use on all plastics, rubber and metals. No toxic vapours. Improves water quality(colour, taste and appearance). Reduces equipment and piping failures due to scale build up and corrosion. Lowers pumping costs. 3, record 5, English, - incrustation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- incrustations
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- incrustation
1, record 5, French, incrustation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière durcie qui se forme à la surface des filtres des puits d'alimentation en eau. 2, record 5, French, - incrustation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- incrustations
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Distribución del agua
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- incrustación
1, record 5, Spanish, incrustaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Distillation
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dewaxing
1, record 6, English, dewaxing
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- paraffin removal 2, record 6, English, paraffin%20removal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Process that either removes paraffin and microcrystalline waxes from a feedstock, or converts them to compounds of lower molecular mass and/or changed molecular structure. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 3, record 6, English, - dewaxing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The extraction of waxes from lubricating oil cuts during their purification. 4, record 6, English, - dewaxing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some chemical treatments are acidizing, crude-oil demulsification, corrosion inhibition, paraffin removal, scale removal... 2, record 6, English, - dewaxing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The process is used in petroleum refining to separate those hydrocarbons that readily solidify (waxes) from petroleum. 5, record 6, English, - dewaxing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dewaxing: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 6, English, - dewaxing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Distillation du pétrole
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déparaffinage
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9paraffinage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé consistant à enlever les paraffines et les cires microcristallines d'une charge ou à les convertir en composés de masse moléculaire plus faible et/ou de structure moléculaire différente. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9paraffinage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Séparation de la paraffine contenue dans une huile. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9paraffinage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les huiles lubrifiantes de haute qualité sont fabriquées à partir de pétroles bruts paraffiniques, donc de distillats ayant des points d'écoulement très élevés. Comme ces lubrifiants doivent rester bien fluides en hiver, [...] il est nécessaire d'extraire la paraffine des distillats utilisés. La méthode la plus courante est le déparaffinage au solvant [...] 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9paraffinage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Déparaffinage par centrifugation. 4, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9paraffinage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déparaffinage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9paraffinage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Destilación del petróleo
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- desparafinado
1, record 6, Spanish, desparafinado
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- water well screen
1, record 7, English, water%20well%20screen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aqua-Clear MGA is a dry blend of granular acid and additives used in he removal or iron, manganese and carbonate scale. It retains strength longer than most liquid acids which increases its cleaning capability. Applications/Functions : Disperse scale and incrustation. Removed scale and incrustation from water well screen, casing, gravel, and pumping equipment. Restore well production. Aqua-Clear MGA can be used in combination with Aqua-Clear AE to remove more difficult scale and incrustation. Advantages : Safe to use on all plastics, rubber and metals. No toxic vapours. Improves water quality(colour, taste and appearance). Reduces equipment and piping failures due to scale build up and corrosion. Lowers pumping costs. 2, record 7, English, - water%20well%20screen
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
incrustation: hard material forming on a water well screen ... 3, record 7, English, - water%20well%20screen
Record 7, Key term(s)
- well screen
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- filtre pour puits
1, record 7, French, filtre%20pour%20puits
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Paniers de démarrage et filtres de tuyaux pour la protection des pompes et turbines. Filtres à eau et filtres pour puits, panier décrassoir. 1, record 7, French, - filtre%20pour%20puits
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-12-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Calgon
1, record 8, English, Calgon
correct, trademark
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trademark for a sodium phosphate glass cleaner (commonly called sodium hexametaphosphate). 1, record 8, English, - Calgon
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Derivation : From food-grade phosphoric acid and commercial soda ash by a thermal process. Forms : Powder, agglomerated particles, and broken glassy plates, either pure or adjusted with mild alkalies.... Use : Softening water without precipitate formation, as in dyeing, laundering, textile processing, and washing operations; corrosion inhibitor in de-icing salt preparations; frozen desserts; pretanning hides in the manufacture of leather, dispersing clays and pigments; threshold treatment for scale; and corrosion prevention. 1, record 8, English, - Calgon
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Traitement des eaux
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Calgon
1, record 8, French, Calgon
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de phosphate de sodium souvent appelé «hexamétaphosphate de sodium», contenant au minimum 65 % de pentoxyde de phosphore P2O5 et de rapport moléculaire oxyde de sodium/pentoxyde de phosphore égal à 1,1. 1, record 8, French, - Calgon
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Calgon est préparé à partir d'acide phosphorique pur et de carbonate de sodium en opérant par voie sèche. [...] il possède des propriétés séquestrantes, dispersantes et défloculantes. En très faible concentration, il ralentit la corrosion de l'acier et empêche la précipitation de composés capables de former du tartre [...] Le Calgon est utilisé pour le blanchissage et le traitement des tissus, pour l'adoucissement de l'eau, notamment en vue d'éviter la formation de tartre, ou comme agent dispersant des argiles et des pigments. 1, record 8, French, - Calgon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-12-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Distillation
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- scale removal
1, record 9, English, scale%20removal
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- descaling 2, record 9, English, descaling
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some chemical treatments [performed in the oil industry] are acidizing, crude-oil demulsification, corrosion inhibition, paraffin removal, scale removal, drilling-fluid control, refinery and plant processes, cleaning or purging operations... 1, record 9, English, - scale%20removal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Distillation du pétrole
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- détartrage
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9tartrage
correct, masculine 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 1998-12-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cleaning
1, record 10, English, cleaning
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some chemical treatments [performed, in the oil industry] are acidizing, crude-oil demulsification, corrosion inhibition, paraffin removal, scale removal,... cleaning or purging operations, waterflood injection... 2, record 10, English, - cleaning
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- épuration
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9puration
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- depuración
1, record 10, Spanish, depuraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-03-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hard scale 1, record 11, English, hard%20scale
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hard scale(sulphate of calcium and silica) in boilers and tubercular corrosion caused by corrosive water in the pipes can only be removed by mechanical means by passing through the pipe a special rotary cutter driven by a flexible shaft. 1, record 11, English, - hard%20scale
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tartre dur
1, record 11, French, tartre%20dur
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les tartres durs, (sulfate de calcium et silice) dans les chaudières et les tuberculisations ferrugineuses produites par les eaux agressives dans les conduites, ne peuvent être enlevés que mécaniquement en faisant passer dans le tuyau une fraise rotative spéciale commandée par flexible. 1, record 11, French, - tartre%20dur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-03-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- tubercular corrosion
1, record 12, English, tubercular%20corrosion
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard scale(sulphate of calcium and silica) in boilers and tubercular corrosion caused by corrosive water in the pipes can only be removed by mechanical means by passing through the pipe a special rotary cutter driven by a flexible shaft. 1, record 12, English, - tubercular%20corrosion
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Altération des métaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tuberculisation ferrugineuse
1, record 12, French, tuberculisation%20ferrugineuse
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les tartres durs, (sulfate de calcium et silice) dans le chaudières et les tuberculisations ferrugineuses produites par les eaux agressives dans les conduites, ne peuvent être enlevés que mécaniquement en faisant passer dans le tuyau une fraise rotative spéciale commandée par flexible. 1, record 12, French, - tuberculisation%20ferrugineuse
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-03-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rotary cutter
1, record 13, English, rotary%20cutter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard scale(sulphate of calcium and silica) in boilers and tubercular corrosion caused by corrosive water in the pipes can only be removed by mechanical means by passing through the pipe a special rotary cutter driven by a flexible shaft. 1, record 13, English, - rotary%20cutter
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fraise rotative
1, record 13, French, fraise%20rotative
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les tartres durs, (sulfate de calcium et silice) dans les chaudières et les tuberculisations ferrugineuses produites par les eaux agressives dans les conduites, ne peuvent être enlevés que mécaniquement en faisant passer dans le tuyau une fraise rotative spéciale commandée par flexible. 1, record 13, French, - fraise%20rotative
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-04-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- tuberculiform concretion
1, record 14, English, tuberculiform%20concretion
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Corrosion frequently occurs on systems carrying underground water and leads to the formation of tuberculiform concretions, which must not be confused with scale. 1, record 14, English, - tuberculiform%20concretion
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- concrétion tuberculiforme
1, record 14, French, concr%C3%A9tion%20tuberculiforme
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La corrosion est fréquente sur les réseaux alimentés en eau de forage, et se traduit souvent par la formation de concrétions tuberculiformes que l'on ne doit pas confondre avec un entartrage. 1, record 14, French, - concr%C3%A9tion%20tuberculiforme
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-01-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- corrosion allowance 1, record 15, English, corrosion%20allowance
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wet hydrogen sulfide attacks mild steels and forms iron sulfide(FeS) as a corrosion product. On new steel, this attack is very rapid, but as the iron sulfide forms, it provides a protective coating or scale and corrosion drops to a low rate. A thickness of metal can be specified as "corrosion allowance" and the remaining steel then becomes virtually immune to further corrosion. 1, record 15, English, - corrosion%20allowance
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- corrosion admissible
1, record 15, French, corrosion%20admissible
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corrosion chimique - Elle se produit lorsque des métaux sont soumis à l'action d'un gaz ou de l'atmosphère ou lorsqu'ils sont immergés dans des milieux liquides non ionisés, non conducteurs d'électricité. Ce mécanisme conduit à une corrosion, le plus souvent uniformément répartie sur la surface de contact, et sa progression est en partie contrôlée par le degré de protection de la surface du métal, apportée par les produits issus de cette corrosion tels que les films protecteurs d'oxydes dans le cas de corrosion en atmosphère oxydante. 1, record 15, French, - corrosion%20admissible
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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