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FUEL PERFORMANCE [35 records]

Record 1 2023-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport
CONT

Fuel consumption from all goods movement modes. This performance measure is more expansive than the first and includes locomotives, the intermodal trucking fleet, and the marine vessel fleet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau
CONT

[La compagnie] se spécialise depuis le 19e siècle dans le transport maritime et possède une flotte de navires qui sillonnent le réseau Grands Lacs-Voie maritime […]

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
CONT

When U. S. fighters such as the P-51 Mustang began to operate deep inside Germany with the aid of external fuel tanks in early 1944, the Bf 109's underwing armament was abandoned in order to retain the performance essential for survival in air-to-air combat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)

Spanish

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Record 3 2020-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

An estimated performance line will be constructed by plotting a line parallel to the minimum arrival line based on planned take-off, level off and arrival fuel... The difference between the estimated performance line and the minimum arrival line is reserve and unidentified extra fuel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Key term(s)
  • ligne de performance estimée

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
CONT

Downsizing is a simple concept; replace a larger engine with a smaller version, with a lower displacement. The downsized engines of tomorrow will have fewer, smaller cylinders, so the volume swept by pistons as they pump up and down inside is reduced. This will reduce friction, thermal losses and the mass moved, boosting fuel economy and cutting carbon dioxide emissions.... Despite having a lower displacement, the performance of a downsized engine can be maintained by injecting more air into its combustion chamber to burn additional fuel. This is made possible by turbocharging...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Mesures antipollution
DEF

Diminution de la masse, des dimensions et de la cylindrée d'un moteur, visant à réduire sa consommation et son encombrement, tout en conservant ses performances de couple et de puissance.

OBS

réduction : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 décembre 2007.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Motores (Vehículos automotores)
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
OBS

reducción: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "reducción" es una traducción posible de "downsizing".

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Record 5 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

This advanced fuel assembly includes rods containing... fuel and burnable absorber mixture along with other design features that enhance fuel performance and uranium utilization such as annular pellets, annealed guide tubes, Zircaloy intermediate grids, and a removable upper end fitting.

OBS

advanced fuel assembly; AFA: term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
OBS

assemblage combustible avancé : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 6 2016-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Panels and Supporting Framework (Electronics)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

The annunciator panel in the cockpit indicates high or low temp and oil pressure, a channel loss to a cylinder, fuel pump failure, or power source failure. Also incorporated is a data port for downloading all monitored profiles at every. 5 second for diagnostic profiles and computer performance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Panneaux, cadres et supports (Électronique)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

panneau annonciateur; tableau annonciateur : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

OBS

tableau de signalisation : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 7 2015-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

How can we make the engine more efficient without giving up a single horsepower of performance when we need it? These days, the answer is engine downspeeding. This is not a reduction in the size of the engine; instead, it's a reduction in the rpm [revolutions per minute] of the engine, especially at highway cruising speeds between 61 and 68 miles per hour. Downspeeding allows the engine to cruise in its sweet spot, reducing friction and increasing fuel efficiency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Décalage des plages de fonctionnement d’un moteur vers des régimes inférieurs, visant à diminuer ses frottements internes et, partant, la consommation.

OBS

abaissement du régime moteur; abaissement du régime : termes et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 28 juillet 2015.

Spanish

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Record 8 2012-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Equipment (Metal Joining)
  • Oxygen Cutting (Metals)
CONT

The Petrogen® Liquid Fuel Cutting System is a solid, proven technology that brings you unequally safety, performance, and cost savings. Petrogen makes cuts that are impossible with any other torch, incredibly fast and clean with less airborne contaminants. Petrogen cuts up to 14 inches of steel. The powerful flame easily cuts through layers and across air gaps, through rust, paint, even concrete-backed steel without popping. Petrogen fuel is regular liquid gasoline, kept liquid from the tank to the tip. The Petrogen System is much safer than compressed gas systems such as acetylene or propane. Fuel line backflash is impossible! Many built-in safety features provide the safest cutting torch made. [Text followed by an illustration. ]

OBS

The oxy-gasoline torch is a viable alternative to the oxy-acetylene torch for the dismantlement and size-reduction of metallic D&D debris. ... Petrogen® is a new and better way to cut steel. It’s a solid, proven technology that delivers every advantage over other oxy-fuel systems. ... Among our strongest markets are those whose jobs are safety: Urban Search & Rescue Teams, Fire/Rescue, Mine rescue, Dept. of Energy nuclear demolition contractors and many others. [Text followed by an illustration.]

OBS

Petrogen®: a registered trademark.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement pour l'assemblage des métaux
  • Oxycoupage
OBS

Petrogen® : marque déposée.

Spanish

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Record 9 2008-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The measure concerns public support granted by the UK [United Kingdom] authorities to a research project in the field of aero-engines called Environmentally Friendly Engine(EFE). EFE is a project conceived to contribute to the goals of improved environmental performance of aero-engines set by ACARE1, the industry's technological platform, which has defined the technological paths and objectives until 2020 in its Strategic Research Agenda. In particular, the objectives of ACARE are to reduce emissions of CO2 [carbon dioxide], NOx and noise. The project envisages carrying out industrial research in order to develop technologies that would enable meeting stricter environmental standards and reduce ownership costs. In particular, the project aims at contributing to the following ACARE's goals :-A reduction in perceived noise to a half of current average levels;-A 50% cut in carbon dioxide(CO2) emissions per passenger kilometre(which means a 50% cut in fuel consumption) ;-An 80% cut in nitrogen dioxide(NOx) emissions;-Reduction in the weight of the engine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

La nouvelle compagnie aérienne helvétique Swiss a annoncé une commande de moteurs CFM56-5C4/P d'une valeur de 300 millions de dollars pour équiper les 13 Airbus long-courriers A340-300 qu'elle vient d'acquérir. Ce moteur propre et peu gourmand en carburant contribuera à la politique de dimunition des coûts d'exploitation engagée par Swiss. Il est le dernier développement en date du CFM56-5C réalisé par CFM International, société commune à 50/50 entre Snecma Moteurs et General Electric.

Spanish

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Record 10 2008-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Energy Transformation
  • Solar Energy
DEF

... a pump running on the power of the sun.

CONT

The sun powers the thermo dynamics solar pump-no batteries, no high-voltage electricity, no engine consuming gasoline or diesel fuel-only harmless, low-voltage, solar-generated electricity, eternally available and pollution free. The solar pump system utilizes a positive displacement vane pump driven by a DC motor. A photovoltaic(PV) module drives the DC motor with a linear current booster that provides maximum performance at all solar irradiance levels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

Pompe alimentée par un moteur transformant le rayonnement solaire en énergie mécanique.

CONT

Les pompes solaires utilisent des panneaux de photopiles ou une machine thermodynamique à fréon.

Spanish

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Record 11 2007-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
DEF

A vehicle that uses hybrid technology to increase power and performance rather than significantly increasing fuel economy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes

Spanish

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Record 12 2007-04-16

English

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

As part of its environmental agency, the Government of Canada has launched the ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program. Building on the best elements of Transport Canada's fuel efficiency programs that Canadians have relied on for many years, the new program will include in-depth testing and publishing of the safety and environmental performance of a range of emerging technologies for use in light-duty vehicles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Écologie (Généralités)
OBS

Dans le cadre de son programme environnemental, le gouvernement du Canada a lancé le programme écoTECHNOLOGIE pour véhicules. Dans le prolongement des programmes réussis d'efficacité énergétique sur lesquels la population canadienne compte depuis de nombreuses années, ce nouveau programme comprendra des contrôles approfondies de la sécurité et de la performance environnementale d'un éventail de technologies naissantes pour véhicules légers et la publication de leurs résultats.

Spanish

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Record 13 2007-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Energy (Physics)
CONT

Rolling resistance is the amount of energy a tyre absorbs as it revolves and deflects. The lower the rolling resistance the less fuel is required to propel the vehicle forward. Lowering the rolling resistance, however, has traditionally meant a reduction in wet grip performance, which of course is unacceptable.

OBS

rolling resistance: term proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Énergie (Physique)
CONT

À chaque tour de roue, le pneumatique se déforme pour épouser la route. L'ensemble des efforts permettant d'accélérer, de freiner ou de prendre des virages s'appliquent dans l'aire de contact. En se déformant, le pneu absorbe les irrégularités de la chaussée. C'est parce qu'il est déformable que le pneu assure adhérence et confort. Toutefois, en se déformant, les matériaux constitutifs du pneu s'échauffent et dissipent une partie de l'énergie transmise par le moteur : c'est le phénomène de résistance au roulement.

OBS

résistance au roulement : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la Route.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Energía (Física)
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Record 14 2007-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Spacecraft
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

The regeneratively cooled engine also features high performance fuel and oxidizer turbopumps that develop 69, 000 horsepower and 25, 000 horsepower respectively. Ultra-high-pressure operation of the pumps and combustion chamber allows expansion of all hot gases through a high-area-ratio exhaust nozzle to achieve efficiencies never previously attained in a production rocket engine. These advantages allow a heavier payload to be carried without increasing the launch vehicle size.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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Record 15 2005-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Black Products (Petroleum)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

Cetane boosts are: Amyl Nitrate, Amyl Nitrite, or Iso Propyl Nitrate. These are necessary to smooth ignition above 10000 rpm. ... "Octane 104 Plus" also works, but I would seriously question that as octane and cetane are opposite measurements of the same type of thing (i.e. high cetane means low octane & vice-versa).

OBS

oil city diesel fuel : A top quality diesel fuel with superior performance characteristics [comprising a] straight run distillate [that] contains no cracked fuel stocks. This yields a stable, oxidation resistant and high cetane fuel that burns cleaner and runs better.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Produits noirs (Pétrole)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Un autre partenariat [...] a été créé pour explorer les techniques de conversion du tall-oil (un sous-produit nocif de la fabrication de papier kraft) en un carburant diesel à indice de cétane très élevé. Le «biodiesel» n'est pas seulement un carburant renouvelable; ainsi que les tests l'ont démontré, il produit moins d'émissions polluantes, en particulier particulaires, que le diesel ordinaire.

OBS

CETANE PLUS : Améliorant de l'indice de cétane des gazoles. Meilleur rendement économique des moteurs Diesel.

OBS

D'importants efforts sont entrepris ces derniers temps pour développer des carburants (essence et diesel) produisant moins d'émissions. On parle de «reformulated fuel». Pour les carburants diesel, on cherche à diminuer la teneur en aromates (benzène) et en soufre tout en augmentant l'indice de cétane.

OBS

On écrirait mieux «diésel».

OBS

diésel; gasoil : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 16 2004-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermoelectricity and Thermoelectronics
CONT

In 2003, about 90% of the new combined-cycle capacity was already in commercial operation, while the program of conversion to coal ... was about to start. The Torrevaldaliga oil to coal conversion project is part of this strategic plan. The existing plant is equipped with four Babcock & Wilcox once-through oil-fired supercritical boilers. Three of the units will be converted to coal, while the fourth will be dismantled.

CONT

Advantages of supercritical boiler application. Thermal efficiency. Under the same performance conditions(i. e. fuel properties, ambient temperature, flue gas temperature at air heater outlet, etc), there is no difference in the boiler efficiency between subcritical and supercritical steam conditions. The improvement in plant efficiency by using supercritical cycle results in fuel consumption savings and reduced flue gas emissions.

PHR

Oil-fired, once-through supercritical boiler.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermoélectrique et thermoélectronique
CONT

Équipée de paliers lisses à rainures de lubrification et de roues fixées individuellement par une bague d'appui, la gamme HGD se prête particulièrement bien aux applications dans les tranches de centrales à partir de 600 MW avec chaudières surcritiques.

Spanish

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Record 17 2003-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fuel Cells (Electr.)
CONT

Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell(PEFC)... Water management in the membrane is critical for efficient performance ;the fuel cell must operate under conditions where the byproduct water does not evaporate faster than it is produced because the membrane must be hydrated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piles à combustible (Électricité)
CONT

Les membranes doivent [...] pouvoir retenir l'eau pour maintenir une bonne conductivité. La gestion de l'eau dans les membranes est donc un des problèmes majeurs dans la technologie de type PEM. Les facteurs qui influencent la teneur en eau dans la membrane sont le passage de l'eau à travers la pile (pour chaque proton une petite goutte d'eau est également transportée à travers la membrane) et la diffusion de l'eau produite à la cathode à travers la membrane.

Spanish

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Record 18 2003-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fuel Cells (Electr.)
CONT

Methanol crossover is undesired because it wastes fuel and thereby degrades fuel-cell performance.

OBS

Crossover : Unintended gas transfer from the fuel side and the oxidant side, or vice versa.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piles à combustible (Électricité)
CONT

Un problème supplémentaire des piles à méthanol à combustion directe résulte du passage du méthanol à travers la membrane électrolyte polymère solide. Cela conduit à un potentiel mixte à la cathode [...] par suite de l'existence simultanée de la réduction de l'oxygène et de l'oxydation du méthanol.

CONT

Un autre problème vient de la perméation du méthanol à travers la membrane vers la cathode et son oxydation avec l'oxygène en dioxyde de carbone et eau (sans fournir de courant). Ce phénomène se nomme le « cross over » et c'est une perte de combustible estimée à 10%.

Spanish

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Record 19 2003-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooling and Ventilating Systems
  • Armour
  • Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

The infinitely variable hydrostatic fan drive allows constant matching of the cooling performance to the cooling requirements by only being switched on when cooling is actually required, which saves fuel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
  • Arme blindée
  • Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 20 2003-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Standards and Regulations
  • Environmental Management
CONT

The Performance Path offers the greatest design flexibility, allowing for a building that does not meet some of the prescriptive requirements (subject to certain limitations) but that will not consume more energy than it would have if it had been designed in accordance with the Prescriptive Path.

CONT

A performance approach(also known as a systems performance approach) allows you to compare your proposed design with a baseline or reference design and demonstrate that the proposed design is at least as energy efficient as the baseline in terms of annual energy use. This approach allows great flexibility but requires considerably more effort. A performance approach is often necessary to obtain credit for special features, such as passive solar, photovoltaic cells, thermal energy storage, fuel cells, and other nontraditional building components. This approach requires an annual energy analysis for the proposed and the reference buildings.

CONT

Indicate whether building will be designed to prescriptive, performance or trade-off approaches.

Key term(s)
  • system performance approach

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Construction)
  • Gestion environnementale
CONT

L'une des trois voies de conformité proposées dans le Code national de l'énergie pour les maisons et le Code national de l'énergie pour les bâtiments. La voie de la performance autorisera des solutions de remplacement plus complexes, d'après une analyse de la performance des constructions au moyen d'un logiciel reconnu dans les codes de l'énergie. [Sources : Le code national de l'énergie pour les maisons et le code national de l'énergie pour les bâtiments.]

CONT

La méthode de la performance offre le maximum de souplesse dans la conception en acceptant les bâtiments qui ne satisfont pas à certaines des exigences prescriptives (sous réserve de certaines restrictions), mais qui ne consomment pas plus d'énergie qu'ils ne le feraient s'ils avaient été conçus suivant la méthode prescriptive.

Spanish

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Record 21 2003-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

The overall program objective is to demonstrate the operability, performance, and structural durability of an expendable liquid hydrocarbon scramjet propulsion system that operates from Mach 4. 0 to 8. 0.... While this program is clearly focused on expendable systems, the storable fuel propulsion technologies should also show growth potential... for application to higher Mach, reusable scramjet missions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
CONT

Avec Ariane sont réunis les 3 types principaux de propulsion spatiale : «propulsion solide» ou à poudre avec les deux moteurs P230 de 560 tonnes de poussée pour Ariane 5; propulsion «stockable» avec les premier et deuxième étages d'Ariane 4 et enfin la propulsion liquide à hydrogène et oxygène liquide pour le troisième étage d'Ariane 4 [...]

Spanish

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Record 22 2002-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
CONT

An emission index (EI) specifies the number of grams of pollutant emitted per kilogram of fuel burned.

CONT

Research is aimed at a NOx Emission Index of 5, resulting in less than 1% annual ozone depletion.... From a technical standpoint, these critical emission levels depend on the engines’ injection and combustion system performance, i. e. the quality of the air/fuel mixture, its distribution in the combustor primary zone and the corresponding temperatures. The reduction of NOx emissions remains of primary concern, having the largest Emission Index(grams of emission produced per kilogram of fuel consumed) among the substances responsible for the ozone layer depletion.

CONT

The average emission rate of the smelters was 4.1 in 1998 [that is, the result of the following division: 9.9 million tonnes CO2 Eq divided by 2.4 m tonnes of shipments equals 4.1]. [In this case, the proper expression is "emission index" and not "rate", the term "index" being the numerical expression of a rate (or proportion).]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Études et analyses environnementales
CONT

Dans l'exercice mené avec le modèle POLES, l'introduction d'une taxe-carbone fictive permet de calculer l'évolution résultante des émissions, par rapport au cas de référence présenté plus haut. Ceci est illustré, au niveau mondial, par le Graphique 1 : à partir d'un indice d'émission 145 en 2010, le niveau d'émission décroît avec l'introduction d'une taxe fictive de 25 $/tC, puis 50 ... jusqu'à 350 $/tC.

OBS

Le terme «indice» désigne une indication numérique qui sert à exprimer un rapport. Ne pas confondre avec «taux d'émission» ni avec «débit d'émission». Le terme «taux» désigne une proportion dans laquelle intervient un élément, un facteur variable, une quantité de quelque chose par rapport à une quantité d'autre chose (par exemple, on parle d'un taux d'émission de CO2 de x nombre de grammes par kilomètre pour une voiture). Le terme «débit» se rapporte à la quantité d'un polluant émis dans l'atmosphère par unité de temps. Enfin, voir aussi «facteur d'émission».

Spanish

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Record 23 2001-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Stationary Airport Facilities
CONT

Basic system operation and performance allow for the processing of contaminated JP-5 fuel that consists of any combination of particulates, water, and aviation fuel. Contaminated fuel is loaded into the process tank via a defueler truck used to collect the segregated JP-5 from squadron hazardous waste storage sites. The fuel is circulated at 15 gpm through the system until it is determined to be visually clean via a sampling port. A gravity drain valve allows for the discharge of wastewater stripped from the fuel during circulation. Depending on the level of particulate contamination, the fuel may be considered clean(less than 2mg/1 particulates, less than 5ppm free water) after one pass through the system or several. A sample of the fuel is then sent to the laboratory for further testing, especially with respect to the flash point. The system can only remove water and particulates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Installations fixes d'aéroport

Spanish

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Record 24 2000-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

... aircraft with hush kits are not as environmentally friendly as those with cleaner burning new generation engines. Hush kits induce weight and performance penalties which translate into 50 percent more fuel consumption on take-off and significantly worse noise standards than current technology aircraft...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Le Dash 8Q offre un confort comparable à celui d'un avion à réaction en raison de son système d'atténuation du bruit et d'amortissement des vibrations (NVS) unique dans l'industrie.

Spanish

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Record 25 1998-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

The well known ACEE(Aircraft Energy Efficiency) program in the United States emerged from the fear of substantial increases in future fuel costs. The slogan was "reduced weight for reduced fuel cost". to achieve high performance, some designs called for individually tailor-made plies which saved a mere ounce at a substantial cost penalty. Instead of the cost of fuel increasing as predicted, it has actually dropped considerably(in real dollars) since the early 1980s, and the demand for high performance has somewhat diminished. Consequently, the ACEE program has lost much of its funding and clout.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 26 - external organization data 1998-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Nuclear Plant Safety
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

The performance requirements of a shutdown system refer only to its role in shutting the reactor down. For those requirements whose attainment also depends on fuel cooling or containment functions, credit for these functions may be taken in demonstrating that the performance requirements are met.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Les normes de rendement de tout système d'arrêt d'urgence n'ont trait qu'à son rôle d'arrêter le réacteur. Pour se conformer aux normes qui dépendent du refroidissement du combustible ou du confinement, on peut en tenir compte pour démontrer que les normes de rendement sont respectées.

Spanish

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Record 27 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Nuclear Power Stations
OBS

In reference to design, quality and performance of reactor fuel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Centrales nucléaires

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reactores nucleares de fisión
  • Centrales nucleares
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Record 28 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooling and Ventilating Systems
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
OBS

In reference to design, quality and performance of reactor fuel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires
  • Électrotechnique
Key term(s)
  • réacteur refroidi par eau

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Systemas de enfriamiento y ventilación
  • Ciencia y tecnología nucleares
  • Electrotecnia
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Record 29 1993-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
CONT

The primary intake-port shape and the intake-valve masking combine to induce swirl to the air/fuel mixture, which promotes fast and complete burning, generates good low-speed torque, improves emissions performance, increases fuel economy, and allows higher ECR tolerance.

OBS

Masking. Preventing entrance of a tracer gas in a vessel by covering the leaks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes

Spanish

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Record 30 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
OBS

The primary intake-port shape and the intake-valve masking combine to induce swirl into the air/fuel mixture, which promotes fast and complete burning, generates good low-speed torque, improves emissions performance, increases fuel economy, and allows higher ECR tolerance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes

Spanish

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Record 31 1988-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Biomass Energy
CONT

Alliance Technologies Corporation/TRC Companies Inc. have been selected to conduct the next test phase of NITEP : environmental characterization of refuse derived fuel(RDF) incineration technology. This will be a joint effort of Environment Canada and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency with participation by a number of states and provinces. The test site is the 2000 tonne per day Mid Connecticut Resources Recovery Plant in Hartford, Connecticut. The characterization test phase is scheduled for June 1988 and the performance test phase for September 1988.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Énergie de la biomasse
CONT

Le groupe Alliance Technologies Corporation/TRC Companies Inc. a été désigné pour réaliser la prochaine étape du PNEEI, soit l'étude de tous les aspects de l'incinération des combustibles dérivés des déchets (RDF) en fonction des effets sur l'environnement. Il s'agit d'une entreprise conjointe d'Environnement Canada et de l'EPA étatsunienne à laquelle participeront un certain nombre d'états et de provinces. L'usine Mid Connecticut Resources Recovery Plant de Hartford, au Connecticut, d'une capacité de 2000 tonnes par jour, a été choisie pour cette étude. Les essais de caractérisation sont prévus pour juin 1988 et les essais de performance, pour septembre 1988.

Spanish

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Record 32 1987-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

A new generation of fuel efficient jet engines is now a reality.... the [CF6-]80C2... met its fuel efficiency target of a 13. 6% improvement over flight test performance of the General Electric CF6-50C. It exceeds its thrust target of 59, 000 pounds, hitting 62, 600 pounds on the very first test.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Une nouvelle génération de turboréacteurs à faible consommation de carburant est devenue une réalité. [...] le [CF6-]80C2 a tenu ses promesses [...] Le moteur a satisfait à l'objectif de consommation de carburant réduite, à savoir 13,6% de moins, au cours des essais en vol, que le General Electric CF6-50C.

Spanish

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Record 33 1986-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heating
CONT

Changes in technology could offer significant reductions in fuel consumption by improving combustion performance, reducing off-cycle losses, eliminating the need for downstream infiltration through the draft hood and increasing the steady state efficiency....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage
CONT

Des changements technologiques pourraient permettre de réduire considérablement la consommation de combustible en améliorant le rendement de la combustion, en réduisant les pertes à vide, en éliminant la nécessité d'une infiltration en aval dans le système de tirage et en augmentant le rendement en régime permanent (...)

Spanish

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Record 34 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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Record 35 1985-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation
  • Gas and Oil Heating
CONT

There are a number of performance factors that determine how well your heating system is able to supply heat to your home. For all non-electric heating systems there are two basic approaches to defining efficient performance. Both measure the percentage of heat available in a fuel that is actually delivered as heat to the house. Steady state efficiency is a performance factor that is easily measured over a short period of time. It indicates the performance of a system that has been running long enough to allow all furnace components to reach their normal operating temperatures... Seasonal efficiency...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction
  • Chauffage au gaz et au mazout

Spanish

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