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DYNAMIC BRAKING [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Internet and Telematics
- Driving (Road Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- full driving automation
1, record 1, English, full%20driving%20automation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- full automation 2, record 1, English, full%20automation
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Level 5(full driving automation). Level 5 vehicles do not require human attention―the "dynamic driving task" is eliminated. Level 5 cars won’t even have steering wheels or acceleration/braking pedals. 3, record 1, English, - full%20driving%20automation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Full driving automation is level 5 of autonomous driving as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. 4, record 1, English, - full%20driving%20automation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Internet et télématique
- Conduite automobile
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- automatisation complète de la conduite
1, record 1, French, automatisation%20compl%C3%A8te%20de%20la%20conduite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- automatisation complète 2, record 1, French, automatisation%20compl%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatisation complète. Le véhicule équipé du [système de conduite automatisée] exécute tous les aspects de la tâche de conduite dynamique, y compris la surveillance et l'adaptation à l'environnement de conduite, en toutes conditions. 2, record 1, French, - automatisation%20compl%C3%A8te%20de%20la%20conduite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'automatisation complète de la conduite désigne le niveau 5 de la conduite autonome tel que défini par la Society of Automotive Engineers. 3, record 1, French, - automatisation%20compl%C3%A8te%20de%20la%20conduite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Automatización y aplicaciones
- Internet y telemática
- Conducción de vehículos automotores
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- conducción totalmente automatizada
1, record 1, Spanish, conducci%C3%B3n%20totalmente%20automatizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Railroad Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cold wheel detector
1, record 2, English, cold%20wheel%20detector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CWD 1, record 2, English, CWD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As part of the BBT [bearing and brake temperature monitor systems, ] cold wheel detectors are required... to do the following : detect inefficient, inoperative or isolated brakes[;] identify faults with dynamic or regenerative braking systems[;] ensure TOC [train operating conditions] requirements for brake performance and brake cut-outs are complied with. 1, record 2, English, - cold%20wheel%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de roues froides
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20roues%20froides
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DRF 1, record 2, French, DRF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le CN [Canadien National] utilise les DRC [détecteurs de roues chaudes] pour repérer les roues échauffées sur les véhicules parcourant son réseau. Ces DRC sont aussi utilisés de concert avec des détecteurs de roues froides (DRF), des dispositifs pouvant déceler les roues «froides» au bas des longues descentes, ce qui est le signe d'une application nulle ou insuffisante des semelles de frein sur les roues. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20roues%20froides
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Road Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- load-sensing device
1, record 3, English, load%2Dsensing%20device
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which automatically adjusts the braking force on one or more wheels of the vehicle in accordance with the static or dynamic load on those wheels. 1, record 3, English, - load%2Dsensing%20device
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
load-sensing device: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - load%2Dsensing%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Transport routier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- correcteur asservi à la charge
1, record 3, French, correcteur%20asservi%20%C3%A0%20la%20charge
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif adaptant automatiquement la force de freinage s'exerçant sur une ou plusieurs roue(s) du véhicule à la charge statique ou dynamique sur cette (ces) roue(s). 1, record 3, French, - correcteur%20asservi%20%C3%A0%20la%20charge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
correcteur asservi à la charge : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - correcteur%20asservi%20%C3%A0%20la%20charge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Transporte por carretera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo sensor de carga
1, record 3, Spanish, dispositivo%20sensor%20de%20carga
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo que ajusta automáticamente la fuerza de frenado sobre una o más ruedas del vehículo, de acuerdo con la carga estática o dinámica en estas ruedas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - dispositivo%20sensor%20de%20carga
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-09-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Components
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electric braking
1, record 4, English, electric%20braking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Virtually all motorized electrically propelled rail rapid transit vehicles are equipped with propulsion systems with electric(dynamic) braking capability. Either the electric braking system or the friction braking system can be the controlling system with responsibility for providing the blending function. However, friction braking is the ultimate brake with responsibility for safe operation; therefore, care must be taken to ensure that the electric brake feedback signal shall not provide a false indication of electric braking effort. 1, record 4, English, - electric%20braking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Composants électrotechniques
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- freinage électrique
1, record 4, French, freinage%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Freinage dans lequel le couple retardateur est d'origine électrique. 1, record 4, French, - freinage%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes eléctricos
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenado eléctrico
1, record 4, Spanish, frenado%20el%C3%A9ctrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sistema de frenado en el cual la acción ejercida sobre la máquina tiene por efecto hacerla producir energía eléctrica que es, o disipada, o restituida a la red. 1, record 4, Spanish, - frenado%20el%C3%A9ctrico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-08-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- d.c. injection braking
1, record 5, English, d%2Ec%2E%20injection%20braking
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- d.c. braking 1, record 5, English, d%2Ec%2E%20braking
correct, United States, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The dynamic braking for induction machines in which a separate d. c. supply provides magnetizing current thereby enabling the machine to act as a generator when disconnected from the system. 1, record 5, English, - d%2Ec%2E%20injection%20braking
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d.c. injection braking; d.c. braking: terms and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 5, English, - d%2Ec%2E%20injection%20braking
Record 5, Key term(s)
- DC injection braking
- DC braking
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- freinage par injection de courant continu
1, record 5, French, freinage%20par%20injection%20de%20courant%20continu
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de freinage rhéostatique des machines à induction dans lequel le courant d'excitation est fourni par une source séparée d'alimentation en courant continu, ce qui permet de faire fonctionner la machine en génératrice quand on la sépare du réseau. 1, record 5, French, - freinage%20par%20injection%20de%20courant%20continu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freinage par injection de courant continu : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 2, record 5, French, - freinage%20par%20injection%20de%20courant%20continu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenado por inyección de corriente continua
1, record 5, Spanish, frenado%20por%20inyecci%C3%B3n%20de%20corriente%20continua
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de frenado reostático de máquinas de inducción en el cual una fuente independiente de corriente continua suministra la corriente de excitación, lo que permite hacer funcionar la máquina como generador cuando se la desconecta de la red. 1, record 5, Spanish, - frenado%20por%20inyecci%C3%B3n%20de%20corriente%20continua
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-04-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Capacitors (Static Electr.)
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- capacitor braking
1, record 6, English, capacitor%20braking
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dynamic braking in an induction machine in which a capacitor is used to maintain magnetizing current thereby enabling the machine to act as a generator when disconnected from the system. 1, record 6, English, - capacitor%20braking
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capacitor braking: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 6, English, - capacitor%20braking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
- Condensateurs (Élect. statique)
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- freinage par condensateur
1, record 6, French, freinage%20par%20condensateur
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
Mode de freinage rhéostatique d'une machine à induction dans lequel on utilise un condensateur pour maintenir le courant d'excitation de façon à permettre de faire fonctionner la machine en génératrice quand on la coupe du réseau. 1, record 6, French, - freinage%20par%20condensateur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freinage par condensateur : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 2, record 6, French, - freinage%20par%20condensateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Componentes mecánicos)
- Condensadores (Electricidad estática)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- frenado por condensador
1, record 6, Spanish, frenado%20por%20condensador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de frenado reostático de las máquinas de inducción, en el cual se utiliza un condensador para mantener la corriente magnetizante de modo que permita hacer funcionar la máquina como generador cuando se desconecta de la red. 1, record 6, Spanish, - frenado%20por%20condensador
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dynamic braking
1, record 7, English, dynamic%20braking
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During dynamic braking, the rotors of the electric motors are allowed to rotate and produce electricity. By generating electricity, the conversion of energy provides resistance to movement that reduces the speed of the train. The converted electrical energy is then used or expelled into the atmosphere as heat. Dynamic braking is a general term used to describe the use of an electric motor as a generator to dissipate energy. 2, record 7, English, - dynamic%20braking
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of braking is more precisely described by one of two terms, regenerative and rheostatic braking... The difference between the two types of dynamic braking is what is done with the electricity after it has been produced. In regenerative braking, the electricity is either immediately reused... or it is stored for later use.... Rheostatic braking occurs when the electrical energy that is produced is run through resistors and dissipated as heat energy. 2, record 7, English, - dynamic%20braking
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- freinage dynamique
1, record 7, French, freinage%20dynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-06-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dynamic brake cut-out switch 1, record 8, English, dynamic%20brake%20cut%2Dout%20switch
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Switch that cuts out dynamic braking in case of a penalty or emergency application. 1, record 8, English, - dynamic%20brake%20cut%2Dout%20switch
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur pneumatique de freinage rhéostatique
1, record 8, French, interrupteur%20pneumatique%20de%20freinage%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- interrupteur de freinage rhéostatique 2, record 8, French, interrupteur%20de%20freinage%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interrupteur qui supprime le freinage rhéostatique dans le cas d'un freinage de contrôle ou d'un freinage d'urgence. 1, record 8, French, - interrupteur%20pneumatique%20de%20freinage%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interrupteur de freinage rhéostatique : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 8, French, - interrupteur%20pneumatique%20de%20freinage%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-06-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dynamic interlock double check valve 1, record 9, English, dynamic%20interlock%20double%20check%20valve
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On units equipped with dynamic braking, valve that isolates the dynamic brake interlock from the bail-off feature of the independent brake valve while still allowing air from either source to flow to the quick release portion and release the locomotive air brake. 1, record 9, English, - dynamic%20interlock%20double%20check%20valve
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
26LU, LUM. 1, record 9, English, - dynamic%20interlock%20double%20check%20valve
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- double valve de priorité de frein rhéostatique
1, record 9, French, double%20valve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les locomotives équipées du frein rhéostatique, valve d'arrêt qui isole l'électrovalve de priorité du frein rhéostatique par rapport au circuit d'affranchissement contenu dans le robinet de frein indépendant, tout en permettant à chacun de ces appareils d'actionner la valve d'exécution d'affranchissement pour provoquer le desserrage des freins de la locomotive. 1, record 9, French, - double%20valve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
26LU, LUM. 1, record 9, French, - double%20valve%20de%20priorit%C3%A9%20de%20frein%20rh%C3%A9ostatique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-12-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dynamic belay
1, record 10, English, dynamic%20belay
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A belay] to prevent rope breakage and excessive impact ... in which the belayer allows some of the rope to slide through his hands, braking the speed of the fall [of a climber] more gradually. 1, record 10, English, - dynamic%20belay
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dynamic belays, to be given properly, must be carefully practiced in advance, because the braking hand must use varying pressure depending on the friction that has already built up as the rope passes through a series of carabineers. 1, record 10, English, - dynamic%20belay
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All the belays commonly used in North American climbing are dynamic, because of the energy-absorbing properties of the rope, because of the give in the belayer’s body and the anchor, and because some rope will slide through the hands even when the rope is held tight. 2, record 10, English, - dynamic%20belay
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- assurage dynamique
1, record 10, French, assurage%20dynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- assurance dynamique 1, record 10, French, assurance%20dynamique
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assurage où l'assureur effectue un freinage contrôlé et progressif de la corde. 1, record 10, French, - assurage%20dynamique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'assurance dynamique consiste, lors d'une chute, à laisser filer une certaine longueur de corde tout en contrôlant l'effet de traction. 1, record 10, French, - assurage%20dynamique
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général, «assurage» désigne la technique de l'assurance, et «assurance» désigne l'ensemble des procédés techniques visant à prévenir ou enrayer le dévissage d'un grimpeur. Mais plusieurs ouvrages utilisent les deux comme synonymes. 1, record 10, French, - assurage%20dynamique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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