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GAS COOLER [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Atmospheric Physics
- Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heating degree day
1, record 1, English, heating%20degree%20day
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HDD 1, record 1, English, HDD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the annual sum of daily mean temperature above 18 [degrees Celsius]. 2, record 1, English, - heating%20degree%20day
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heating degree days(HDDs) give an indication of the amount of space heating(e. g., from a gas boiler/furnace, baseboard electric heating or fireplace) that may be required to maintain comfortable conditions inside a building during cooler months. 3, record 1, English, - heating%20degree%20day
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
heating degree day; HHD: designations usually used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - heating%20degree%20day
Record 1, Key term(s)
- heating degree-day
- heating degree days
- heating degree-days
- HDDs
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- degré-jour de chauffage
1, record 1, French, degr%C3%A9%2Djour%20de%20chauffage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DJC 1, record 1, French, DJC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- degré-jour de chauffe 2, record 1, French, degr%C3%A9%2Djour%20de%20chauffe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Somme annuelle de la température moyenne quotidienne au-dessous de 18 [degrés Celsius]. 2, record 1, French, - degr%C3%A9%2Djour%20de%20chauffage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les degrés-jours de chauffage (DJC) donnent une indication de la quantité de chauffage des bâtiments (par exemple, à partir d'une chaudière à gaz, d'un chauffage électrique par plinthes ou d'un foyer) qui peut être nécessaire pour maintenir des conditions confortables à l'intérieur d'un bâtiment pendant les mois les plus frais. 1, record 1, French, - degr%C3%A9%2Djour%20de%20chauffage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
degré-jour de chauffage; degré-jour de chauffe : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - degr%C3%A9%2Djour%20de%20chauffage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- degrés-jours de chauffage
- degrés-jours de chauffe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Física de la atmósfera
- Calefacción
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- día-grado de calefacción
1, record 1, Spanish, d%C3%ADa%2Dgrado%20de%20calefacci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- grado-día de calor 2, record 1, Spanish, grado%2Dd%C3%ADa%20de%20calor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forma de día-grado que se emplea como índice de consumo de combustible para calefacción. 1, record 1, Spanish, - d%C3%ADa%2Dgrado%20de%20calefacci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se considera como un día-grado de calefacción cada grado que la temperatura media diaria es inferior a una de referencia; por ejemplo, 19°C [65°F]. 1, record 1, Spanish, - d%C3%ADa%2Dgrado%20de%20calefacci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Geochemistry
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ocean atmosphere carbon exchange
1, record 2, English, ocean%20atmosphere%20carbon%20exchange
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ocean-atmosphere CO2 exchange 2, record 2, English, ocean%2Datmosphere%20CO2%20exchange
correct, see observation
- ocean-air CO2 exchange 3, record 2, English, ocean%2Dair%20CO2%20exchange
correct, see observation
- air-sea CO2 exchange 3, record 2, English, air%2Dsea%20CO2%20exchange
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ocean atmosphere carbon exchange. Carbon dioxide... is a soluble gas [that] dissolves in the oceans and is taken up by marine plants(phytoplankton). A natural cycle results in which CO2 is absorbed from the atmosphere in some(generally cooler and more biologically active) parts of the ocean and released back to the atmosphere in other(generally warmer and less biologically active) parts. 1, record 2, English, - ocean%20atmosphere%20carbon%20exchange
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ocean-atmosphere CO2 exchange: written ocean-atmosphere CO2 exchange. 4, record 2, English, - ocean%20atmosphere%20carbon%20exchange
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ocean-air CO2 exchange: written ocean-air CO2 exchange. 4, record 2, English, - ocean%20atmosphere%20carbon%20exchange
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
air-sea CO2 exchange: written air-sea CO2 exchange. 4, record 2, English, - ocean%20atmosphere%20carbon%20exchange
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ocean-atmosphere carbon exchange
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Géochimie
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échange de carbone océan-atmosphère
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9change%20de%20carbone%20oc%C3%A9an%2Datmosph%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- échange de CO2 océan-atmosphère 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9change%20de%20CO2%20oc%C3%A9an%2Datmosph%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échange de CO2 océan-atmosphère : s'écrit échange de CO2 océan-atmosphère. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9change%20de%20carbone%20oc%C3%A9an%2Datmosph%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
- Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- natural convection
1, record 3, English, natural%20convection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- free convection 2, record 3, English, free%20convection
correct
- gravitational convection 3, record 3, English, gravitational%20convection
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the result of air’s lower density at elevated temperatures and its affinity to rise. Cooler air sinks due to the increase in density. 4, record 3, English, - natural%20convection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Convection. Process of heat [(transfer of heat) ] carried from one point to another by movement of a liquid or a gas(i. e., air). Natural convection is caused by expansion of the liquid or gas when heated. Expansion reduces the density of the medium, causing it to rise above the cooler, more dense portions of the medium. Gravity heating systems are examples of the profitable use of natural convection. The air, heated by the furnace, becomes less dense(consequently lighter) and rises, distributing heat to the various areas of the house without any type of blower. When a blower is used, the heat transfer method is called "forced convection. " 5, record 3, English, - natural%20convection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
- Chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- convection naturelle
1, record 3, French, convection%20naturelle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- convexion libre 2, record 3, French, convexion%20libre
correct, feminine noun
- convection gravitationnelle 3, record 3, French, convection%20gravitationnelle
feminine noun
- convection propre 3, record 3, French, convection%20propre
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la convection libre (ou naturelle), le mouvement est dû à la seule action de la pesanteur, lorsque des différences de masse volumique provenant de différences de température rompent l'équilibre hydrostatique. 2, record 3, French, - convection%20naturelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La convection, qui est un mouvement ascendant et descendant des molécules d'un fluide subissant un réchauffement, est l'un des trois phénomènes de la transmission de la chaleur entre deux corps (ou fluides) à températures différentes. 4, record 3, French, - convection%20naturelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
natural convection; convection naturelle : termes utilisés entre autre dans le domaine du chauffage. 5, record 3, French, - convection%20naturelle
Record 3, Key term(s)
- convexion gravitationnelle
- convexion propre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Termodinámica
- Calefacción
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- convección natural
1, record 3, Spanish, convecci%C3%B3n%20natural
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convección debida a una diferencia de densidades entre diferentes partes de un fluido. 2, record 3, Spanish, - convecci%C3%B3n%20natural
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dark-line spectrum
1, record 4, English, dark%2Dline%20spectrum
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- absorption-line spectrum 1, record 4, English, absorption%2Dline%20spectrum
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "dark-line spectrum, "or "absorption-line spectrum, "is a continuous spectrum except where it is interrupted by dark lines. Cooler gas intervenes between the source of the continuous spectrum and the observer. The intervening gas is opaque to the wavelengths it emits in the same conditions. 1, record 4, English, - dark%2Dline%20spectrum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- spectre d'absorption
1, record 4, French, spectre%20d%27absorption
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un exemple de formation gazeuse dense et massive est fourni par les étoiles. Bien que leur rayonnement rappelle celui de Planck, on observe dans leurs spectres un grand nombre de raies sombres («spectre d'absorption») dont l'existence n'est pas vérifiée par la formule de Planck. 1, record 4, French, - spectre%20d%27absorption
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- convection zone 1, record 5, English, convection%20zone
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In this zone, located just below the photosphere, heat energy is transported by convection; hot volumes of gas rise, appear as bright granules and dissipate their energy at the photosphere; the cooler gases sink back into the zone. 1, record 5, English, - convection%20zone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This is because the density of H- is greatly reduced in the photosphere (compared to the upper convection zone) so that, although H- is the major absorbing constituent in the photosphere, it is not plentiful enough to almost cut off the flow of photons as it does in the convection zone. 1, record 5, English, - convection%20zone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone convective
1, record 5, French, zone%20convective
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'autre part, l'énergie mécanique qui vient de la zone convective traverse la photosphère et se dissipe sous forme de chaleur dans les couches plus élevées (chromosphère et couronne). 1, record 5, French, - zone%20convective
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il se formera alors une zone convective : des bulles géantes de gaz chaud monteront, des colonnes de gaz froid descendront, de manière à mesurer un transfert rapide de la chaleur. 1, record 5, French, - zone%20convective
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chimneys (Building Elements)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- BW vent 1, record 6, English, BW%20vent
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to the ... all purpose chimneys, there are two types of vents, used with gas heating ... Type BW vents are similar to Type B, but they are oval shaped for use in confined areas such as between framing joints. These vents may be used in new installations and as liners in existing masonry chimneys. They are totally inadequate for use with wood or other solid fuel-burning appliances. 1, record 6, English, - BW%20vent
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type B vents are designed to be used with the cooler, cleaner by-products of natural gas or propane combustion. 1, record 6, English, - BW%20vent
Record 6, Key term(s)
- class BW vent
- type BW vent
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- évent BW
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9vent%20BW
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- évent de type BW
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thermal transpiration 1, record 7, English, thermal%20transpiration
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- thermal effusion 1, record 7, English, thermal%20effusion
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transpiration of gas through a capillary tube between enclosures orig. at the same pressure but at different temperatures wherein the movement is from the cooler to the warmer chamber. 1, record 7, English, - thermal%20transpiration
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- transpiration
1, record 7, French, transpiration
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
le flux de gaz transporté est, pour des canaux très petits, proportionnel à la différence des pressions et à la racine carrée de la température. [...] dans les pays anglo-saxons [on a donné à ce phénomène le nom] de transpiration. 1, record 7, French, - transpiration
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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