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GEAR CASING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-09-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electric Generating Systems
- Diesel Motors
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- diesel generator set
1, record 1, English, diesel%20generator%20set
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- diesel genset 1, record 1, English, diesel%20genset
correct
- diesel gen-set 2, record 1, English, diesel%20gen%2Dset
correct
- diesel engine generator set 3, record 1, English, diesel%20engine%20generator%20set
correct
- diesel electric generator set 4, record 1, English, diesel%20electric%20generator%20set
correct
- diesel electric generating set 5, record 1, English, diesel%20electric%20generating%20set
correct
- diesel electric set 6, record 1, English, diesel%20electric%20set
- diesel generator 7, record 1, English, diesel%20generator
see observation, familiar
- diesel electric generating plant 8, record 1, English, diesel%20electric%20generating%20plant
- diesel engine genset 6, record 1, English, diesel%20engine%20genset
- diesel-driven generator 9, record 1, English, diesel%2Ddriven%20generator
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diesel genset is in essence a standalone electricity generator powered by a diesel engine. Diesel gensets range in size and power output from 1 kVA to over 7500 kVA and are manufactured by assembling the components(of which the most important are a diesel engine, alternator, switching gear and assorted control systems) on a platform. The assembled unit is often enclosed in a casing which can be sound-proofed(by the manufacturer adding sound attenuation materials to the casing). Where no bulk fuel supply is available, diesel oil tanks will also be added allowing the diesel genset to be operated in locations where there is no regular supply of diesel oil. 1, record 1, English, - diesel%20generator%20set
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "diesel generator" is elliptical and more familiar than "diesel generator set." 6, record 1, English, - diesel%20generator%20set
Record 1, Key term(s)
- diesel gen set
- diesel engine gen-set
- diesel engine gen set
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Groupes électrogènes
- Moteurs diesel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- groupe électrogène diesel
1, record 1, French, groupe%20%C3%A9lectrog%C3%A8ne%20diesel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- groupe électrogène à moteur diesel 2, record 1, French, groupe%20%C3%A9lectrog%C3%A8ne%20%C3%A0%20moteur%20diesel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- génératrice diesel 3, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20diesel
see observation, feminine noun, familiar
- génératrice à moteur diesel 4, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20%C3%A0%20moteur%20diesel
see observation, feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «génératrice diesel» et «génératrice à moteur diesel» sont des formes elliptiques et familières du terme «groupe électrogène diesel». 4, record 1, French, - groupe%20%C3%A9lectrog%C3%A8ne%20diesel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On écrirait mieux «diésel». 5, record 1, French, - groupe%20%C3%A9lectrog%C3%A8ne%20diesel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
diésel : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 1, French, - groupe%20%C3%A9lectrog%C3%A8ne%20diesel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-03-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seating
1, record 2, English, seating
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reducing gear fitted to every Actirotor has the following features : the rectangular casing has a low centre of gravity for firm seating;... 1, record 2, English, - seating
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- assise
1, record 2, French, assise
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réducteur équipant chaque Actirotor présente les caractéristiques suivantes : un corps parallélépipédique permet une bonne assise avec son centre de gravité abaissé; [...] 1, record 2, French, - assise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stiffener
1, record 3, English, stiffener
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reducing gear fitted to every Actirotor has the following features : the cast-iron casing, with wide stiffeners, gives great rigidity, a large oil capacity and a wide cooling surface, [...] 1, record 3, English, - stiffener
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- raidisseur
1, record 3, French, raidisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réducteur équipant chaque Actirotor présente les caractéristiques suivantes : [...] le carter, en fonte, à larges raidisseurs, permet une bonne rigidité, une grande capacité d'huile et une large surface de refroidissement, [...] 1, record 3, French, - raidisseur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mounting flange
1, record 4, English, mounting%20flange
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reducing gear fitted to every Actirotor has the following features :... the motor... is secured to a mounting flange on the casing and connected to the fast shaft of the reducing gear by a flexible coupling. 1, record 4, English, - mounting%20flange
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bride-support
1, record 4, French, bride%2Dsupport
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réducteur équipant chaque Actirotor présente les caractéristiques suivantes : [...] le moteur [...] est fixé sur une bride-support montée sur le carter et relié à l'arbre grande vitesse du réducteur par un accouplement élastique. 1, record 4, French, - bride%2Dsupport
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Gears and Friction Wheels
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stationary pinion 1, record 5, English, stationary%20pinion
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the necessary orbiting rotation is attained through a central bore in the rotor in which an internal gear is fitted that meshes with a stationary pinion fixed immovably to the center of the casing. 1, record 5, English, - stationary%20pinion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Engrenages et roues de friction
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pignon fixe 1, record 5, French, pignon%20fixe
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le piston possède une couronne dentée intérieurement qui engrène sur un pignon fixe de plus petit diamètre. 1, record 5, French, - pignon%20fixe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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