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FUEL CONSUMPTION STANDARD [3 records]

Record 1 2022-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collaboration with the FAO
  • Commercial Fishing
CONT

The exocet trawl door [offers] a reduced drag that benefits fuel consumption. A key feature is the lower angle of attack compared with a standard door while maintaining the same [net] spread. Exocet... is ideal for shrimp and whitefish demersal fishing...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Collaboration avec la FAO
  • Pêche commerciale
CONT

[...] l'exocet [est] un panneau de fond polyvalent [à profil] en V [et comporte trois] volets [...] pour augmenter la portance tout en diminuant la traînée et donc la consommation de carburant. [Bien que l'angle] d'attaque [soit] inférieur à un panneau standard[, le chalut conserve] le même écartement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
OBS

The Government of Canada and the Canadian motor vehicle industry have developed a program of voluntary fuel consumption standards for new vehicles sold in Canada through to 1985. Legislation has been introduced in Parliament to formalize this program and extend it beyond 1985... Current trends indicate that the 1985 standard will be exceeded and work is presently being focused on improving on-road fuel economy under Canadian driving conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)

Spanish

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Record 3 1985-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

An engine test stand should be mounted in a test cell equipped with necessary controls, instruments, and special measuring devices required for fuel consumption, power output, oil consumption, heat rejection to the oil, and standard engine performance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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