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FUEL TANK CAPACITY [14 records]

Record 1 2023-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
CONT

Supplies of fuel(usually coal but sometimes oil) and water could be carried on the [steam] locomotive frame itself(in which case it was called a tank engine) or in a separate vehicle, the tender, coupled to the locomotive. The tender of a typical European main-line locomotive had a capacity of 9, 000 kg(10 tons) of coal and 30, 000 litres(8, 000 gallons) of water. In North America, higher capacities were common.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Wagon auxiliaire qui suit une locomotive à vapeur et contient le combustible et l'eau nécessaires à son approvisionnement [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The auxiliary fuel tank provides additional fuel capacity that can be transferred to the main fuel tank as desired in order to extend the [vehicle's] operational range.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

réservoir auxiliaire : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Componentes mecánicos
  • Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
  • Industria aeronáutica
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Record 3 2006-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The C-130E/H carries 6, 700 gallons of fuel in six integral wing tanks. Under each wing of the C-130E/H is an external fuel tank with a capacity of 1, 300 gallons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 4 2000-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Safety
  • Air Forces
DEF

An aircraft whose fuel system has had flammable or combustible liquid removed such that no tank, cell, or piping contains more than 1/2 percent of its volumetric capacity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Transport aérien)
  • Forces aériennes
DEF

Aéronef dont on a retiré le liquide combustible ou inflammable du circuit de carburant, de telle façon qu'aucun réservoir, cellule ou conduite ne contient plus que 1/2 pour cent de sa capacité volumétrique.

OBS

aéronef sans carburant : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aircraft Systems
DEF

Integral tank: part of the structure of the aircraft adapted to form a tank.

DEF

Any fuel tank furnished by the manufacturer as a component part of the complete assembly; either attached to the appliance, or intended for separate mounting adjacent to the appliance.

CONT

Lockheed PV-2 "Harpoon" Aircraft... Integral fuel tanks were installed in the outer wing panels to bring maximum fuel capacity to 1863 US gallons when bomb bay tanks and underwing drop tanks were used... Because of difficulties in sealing the integral fuel tank, these planes were assigned to training duties with the outer wing tanks sealed off. Only 69 PV-2s were accepted by the Navy by the end of 1944 because of the need for the wing redesign.

OBS

integral tank: term standardized by the BSI and ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Circuits des aéronefs
CONT

Réservoirs. Ils peuvent être : structuraux - ils sont réalisés avec la structure-caisson même de la voilure rendue étanche au moyen de joints; ce type de réservoirs se trouve sur la majorité des avions.

CONT

Le Socata Trinidad TC (TB 21) est un monomoteur 4/5 places, à train escamotable et hélice à vitesse constante [...] Un réservoir par demi-voilure (réservoir structural).

OBS

réservoir structural; réservoir intégral : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniform isation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance.

OBS

réservoir structural : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Célula de aeronaves
  • Circuitos de las aeronaves
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Record 6 1997-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
CONT

Kautex designs and manufactures blow-molded fuel tanks that are light weight, durable, and increase fuel economy and fuel storage capacity. A blow-molded, non-metallic fuel tank can be up to 30% lighter than conventional steel tanks. Its one-piece construction can be molded in any shape or size to maximize available space within a vehicle.

Key term(s)
  • blow-moulded fuel tank
  • blow moulded fuel tank
  • blow molded fuel tank

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

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Record 7 1993-09-28

English

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

Kautex designs and manufactures blow-molded fuel tanks that are light weight, durable, and increase fuel economy and fuel storage capacity. A blow-molded, nonmetallic fuel tank can be up to 30% lighter than conventional steel tanks. Its one-piece construction can be molded in any shape or size to maximize available space within a vehicle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 8 1993-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Earthmoving
DEF

The mass of the base machine with empty bowl, without operator, with full lubricating, hydraulic and cooling systems, 10% of fuel tank capacity and with or without equipment, cab, canopy, ROPS [Roll-over protective structure] or FOPS [Falling object protective structure], as stated by the manufacturer.

OBS

Tractor-scrapers, dumpers and pipelayers terminology.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Terrassement
DEF

Masse de l'engin de base sans son conducteur, la benne étant vide, avec les systèmes de lubrification, hydraulique et de refroidissement remplis, 10% de la capacité du réservoir à carburant et avec ou sans les équipements, la cabine, le toit, la ROPS [structure de protection contre le retournement] ou la FOPS [structure de protection contre les chutes d'objets], selon indication du constructeur.

OBS

Terminologie des décapeuses, des tombereaux et des tracteurs poseurs de canalisations.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 9 1981-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
OBS

Basically, these regulations govern engine capacity, minimum weight, width and height of the car wing positions, fuel tank construction and strength of the main section.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
OBS

Les principales spécifications concernent la cylindrée, la masse minimale, la hauteur et la longueur du véhicule, l'emplacement des volets, la conception des réservoirs et la résistance de la structure principale.

Spanish

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Record 10 1981-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

Chassis and cab dry weight plus the weight of the following elements : coolant, fuel(tank filled to at least 90 % of the capacity specified by the manufacturer), spare wheel(2), fire extinguisher(s), standard spare parts, chocks, standard tool kit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Poids du châssis cabine, à sec, auquel on ajoute le poids des éléments suivants: réfrigérant, combustible (réservoir rempli, au moins à 90 % de la contenance indiquée par le constructeur), roue(s) de secours, extincteur(s), pièces de rechange en dotation, cales de roues, outillage en dotation.

Spanish

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Record 11 1981-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

Bare chassis dry weight plus the weight of the following elements : coolant, fuel(tank filled to at least 90% of the capacity specified by the manufacturer), spare wheel(s), fire extinguisher(s), standard spare parts, chocks, standard tool kit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Poids du châssis nu, à sec, auquel le poids des éléments suivants: réfrigérant, combustible (réservoir rempli, au moins, à 90 % de la contenance indiquée par le constructeur), roue(s) de secours, extincteur(s), pièces de rechange en dotation, cales de roues, outillage en dotation.

Spanish

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Record 12 1981-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Loading (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

Complete vehicle dry weight plus the weight of the following elements : coolant, fuel(tank filled to at least 90 % of the capacity specified by the manufacturer), spare wheel(s), fire extinguisher(s), standard spare parts, chocks, standard tool kit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Poids du véhicule carrossé, à sec, plus le poids des éléments suivants: réfrigérant, combustible (réservoir rempli, au moins, à 90 % de la contenance indiquée par le constructeur), roue(s) de secours, extincteur(s), pièces de rechange en dotation, cales de roues, outillage en dotation.

Spanish

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Record 13 1981-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

For fuel, give expansion volume, total fuel capacity, sump capacity, net fuel capacity(as applicable) for each tank.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

Pour le carburant, indiquer le volume de dilatation, la capacité totale, la capacité non utilisable, le volume net (suivant le cas) de chaque réservoir.

Spanish

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Record 14 1981-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

For fuel, give expansion volume, total fuel capacity, sump capacity, net fuel capacity(as applicable) for each tank.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

Pour le carburant, indiquer le volume de dilatation, la capacité totale, la capacité non utilisable, le volume net (suivant le cas) de chaque réservoir.

Spanish

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