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GOVERNOR VALVE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Machinery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- governor weight
1, record 1, English, governor%20weight
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flywheel is painted red, and revolves with the engine crankshaft. The governor weight is inside the flywheel, and is painted yellow. As the speed increases, the weight rotates outward. Movement of the weight is resisted by the spring attached to the weight and the flywheel. Movement of the weight shifts the position of the eccentric, seen behind the flywheel, painted red. Shifting the position of the eccentric changes the amount of steam the valve gear admits to the engine. 1, record 1, English, - governor%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Machines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masselotte
1, record 1, French, masselotte
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite masse agissant par inertie, par gravité ou par force centrifuge, généralement ajoutée à un organe en mouvement pour en assurer l'équilibrage. 1, record 1, French, - masselotte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «masselotte» représente une notion plus large tandis qu'en anglais, on précise l'organe où l'on ajoute la masse ou le type de poids dont il s'agit. 2, record 1, French, - masselotte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Componentes mecánicos
- Maquinaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mazarota
1, record 1, Spanish, mazarota
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masa pequeña que, en ciertos órganos mecánicos, ejerce alguna acción por inercia, gravedad o fuerza centrífuga. 1, record 1, Spanish, - mazarota
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diesel Motors
- Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Watt governor
1, record 2, English, Watt%20governor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- centrifugal governor 2, record 2, English, centrifugal%20governor
correct, officially approved
- flyball governor 1, record 2, English, flyball%20governor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the centrifugal governor,... the movement of the flyweights against the governor thrust sleeve rotates the metering valve.... This type of governor derives its energy from the centrifugal action of the flyweights pivoting on their outer edge in the retainer. 3, record 2, English, - Watt%20governor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centrifugal governor: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - Watt%20governor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs diesel
- Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- régulateur de Watt
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20Watt
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- régulateur centrifuge 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gulateur%20centrifuge
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- régulateur à boules 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gulateur%20%C3%A0%20boules
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le régulateur centrifuge [...] se compose de deux masses [...] fixées sur des leviers coudés [...] articulés en 0 sur une pièce solidaire d'un plateau [...] porté par un arbre [...] entraîné par le moteur. Les leviers coudés font coulisser une douille [...] en comprimant un ressort [...] lorsque, par force centrifuge, les masses [...] s'écartent de l'arbre. La douille [...] actionne un papillon placé dans une bride entre le carburateur et la tuyauterie d'admission. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20Watt
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
régulateur centrifuge : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20Watt
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores diesel
- Dispositivos de seguridad (Componentes mecánicos)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- regulador centrifugo
1, record 2, Spanish, regulador%20centrifugo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- turbine stress
1, record 3, English, turbine%20stress
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
… a test for valve availability should be performable whether the turbine is in the single or sequential mode of governor valve operation. In the sequential mode, the turbine stresses and shock produced by partial steam admission or operation can become excessive at lower load levels … Since nuclear turbines typically have only four arcs of steam admission with greater turbine stress and shock in partial arc operation, it would not be unusual for stop valve tests to be limited to single valve operation in nuclear turbines. 1, record 3, English, - turbine%20stress
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrainte sur la turbine
1, record 3, French, contrainte%20sur%20la%20turbine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] des contraintes sur la turbine (dilatations induites par les variations de températures) peuvent limiter la vitesse de prise de charge à moins de 5 % par minute […] 1, record 3, French, - contrainte%20sur%20la%20turbine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- governor creep 1, record 4, English, governor%20creep
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thus with increase in altitude the reduced fuel pressure force acting on the half-ball valve is compensated by reduction in the thrust exerted by the bellows on the lever, thus compensating the governor creep.... Since the creep of the governor is compensated by the creep control device, the full speed position of the lever controls the maximum safe speeds for the engine under normal operating conditions. 1, record 4, English, - governor%20creep
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fuel control system. 1, record 4, English, - governor%20creep
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- statisme de régulateur
1, record 4, French, statisme%20de%20r%C3%A9gulateur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2006-01-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Turbines
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high-pressure turbine 1, record 5, English, high%2Dpressure%20turbine
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- HP turbine 1, record 5, English, HP%20turbine
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Steam System.... Safety valves protect the steam system components from over pressure. The pressure from the boilers drives the steam to the high-pressure(HP) turbine. On route to the turbine, the steam travels through several valves. Two, of interest, are the emergency stop valve and the governor valve. The governor valve varies the electrical output from no load to full load by controlling the quantity of steam flowing to the turbine. 1, record 5, English, - high%2Dpressure%20turbine
Record 5, Key term(s)
- high pressure turbine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Turbines
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- turbine haute-pression
1, record 5, French, turbine%20haute%2Dpression
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le circuit de vapeur. [...] La soupape de sécurité protège de la surpression les organes du circuit de vapeur. La pression dans le générateur propulse la vapeur dans la turbine haute pression (HP). La vapeur doit traverser plusieurs vannes avant d'aboutir à la turbine, notamment la vanne d'arrêt d'urgence et la vanne de régulation. En ajustant la quantité de vapeur s'écoulant vers la turbine avec la vanne de régulation, on peut varier la production d'électricité de zéro à la pleine puissance. 1, record 5, French, - turbine%20haute%2Dpression
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2005-11-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- boiler feed pump 1, record 6, English, boiler%20feed%20pump
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Given a diagram, label the following components, show the main steam and water connection between them, and indicate the direction of flow : boiler(steam generator), safety valve, atmospheric steam discharge valve(ASDV), emergency stop valve, governor valve, HP turbine, moisture separator, reheater, LP turbine, condenser, condensate extraction pump, feedheaters, deaerator, and boiler feed pump. 1, record 6, English, - boiler%20feed%20pump
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pompe d'alimentation du générateur de vapeur
1, record 6, French, pompe%20d%27alimentation%20du%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20vapeur
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur un schéma, identifier les éléments qui suivent, indiquer les conduites de vapeur et d'eau entre eux, et préciser la direction de l'écoulement : générateur de vapeur, soupape de sécurité, vanne de décharge de la vapeur dans l'atmosphère, vanne d'arrêt d'urgence, vanne de régulation, turbine haute-pression, séparateur d'humidité, réchauffeur, turbine basse-pression, condenseur, pompe d'extraction du condensat, réchauffeurs d'eau, dégazeurs, pompe d'alimentation du générateur de vapeur. 1, record 6, French, - pompe%20d%27alimentation%20du%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20vapeur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-07-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Motors (Machinery)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- governor valve
1, record 7, English, governor%20valve
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The position of the governor valve determines the amount of pressure in the governor circuit. 2, record 7, English, - governor%20valve
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs mécaniques
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- soupape de réglage
1, record 7, French, soupape%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- soupape de régulation 2, record 7, French, soupape%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation
correct, feminine noun
- détendeur 3, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tendeur
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de contrôle permettant de régulariser la pression d'un circuit pneumatique. 2, record 7, French, - soupape%20de%20r%C3%A9glage
Record 7, Key term(s)
- valve du régulateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-06-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- speeder spring
1, record 8, English, speeder%20spring
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the engine speed drops below the r. p. m. for which the [propeller] governor is set, the resulting decrease in centrifugal force exerted by the [governor] flyweights, permits the speeder spring to lower the pilot valve, thereby opening the propeller-governor metering port. 1, record 8, English, - speeder%20spring
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ressort de régulation
1, record 8, French, ressort%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ressort limiteur 2, record 8, French, ressort%20limiteur
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La régulation automatique du calage s'effectue comme suit : - si la vitesse de rotation diminue et tombe au-dessus du régime pour lequel est réglé le régulateur par la commande d'hélice la vitesse de rotation des masselottes du régulateur décroît et elles tendent à se rapprocher; le ressort [de régulation] se détend et le piston tiroir laisse pénétrer l'huile sous pression dans le cylindre qui se trouve repoussé vers l'avant : le calage des pales diminue. Aussitôt la vitesse de rotation de l'hélice augmente et avec elle la vitesse de rotation du régulateur dont les masselottes tendent à s'écarter sous l'effet de la force centrifuge; le ressort [de régulation] est comprimé et déplace avec lui le piston tiroir qui venant progressivement obturer l'arrivée d'huile diminue le débit de celle-ci jusqu'à ce que soit retrouvé le régime initial pour lequel est réalisé l'équilibre entre la pression de l'huile et la force centrifuge appliquée aux contrepoids des pales. 2, record 8, French, - ressort%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-12-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Mechanical Components
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air-pressure protection valve
1, record 9, English, air%2Dpressure%20protection%20valve
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve which opens automatically when the internal pressure in the air braking circuits exceeds a certain limit, following the failure of the air compressor governor. 1, record 9, English, - air%2Dpressure%20protection%20valve
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Composants mécaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- soupape de sûreté
1, record 9, French, soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obturateur qui s'ouvre automatiquement quand la pression intérieure dépasse une certaine limite dans les circuits pneumatiques de freinage, à la suite d'un mauvais fonctionnement du régulateur de pression. 1, record 9, French, - soupape%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Componentes mecánicos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula de seguridad
1, record 9, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20seguridad
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obturador que se abre automáticamente cuando la presión interior de los circuitos de freno de aire sobrepasa un límite como resultado de una falla del regulador de presión. 1, record 9, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20seguridad
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-03-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- 1-2 modulator valve
1, record 10, English, 1%2D2%20modulator%20valve
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In second gear start units, the presence of governor pressure at the bottom of the 1-2 shift valve and forward regulator pressure on the 1-2 modulator valve, plus the assistance of spring force under the 1-2 shift valve, causes the shift valve to move upward against its stop. 1, record 10, English, - 1%2D2%20modulator%20valve
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- valve modulante 1-2
1, record 10, French, valve%20modulante%201%2D2
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-03-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- 1-2 shift valve
1, record 11, English, 1%2D2%20shift%20valve
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] pressure is blocked from reaching the top of the 1-2 shift valve until road speed(and governor pressure) is decreased to a value that will allow the inhibitor valve to move upward. 1, record 11, English, - 1%2D2%20shift%20valve
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- valve de passage 1-2
1, record 11, French, valve%20de%20passage%201%2D2
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-03-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- 4-5 shift signal valve
1, record 12, English, 4%2D5%20shift%20signal%20valve
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... governor pressure is directed to the 2-3, 3-4 and 4-5 shift signal valves, 2-I inhibitor valve, and the modulated lockup valve. 1, record 12, English, - 4%2D5%20shift%20signal%20valve
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- valve du signal de passage 4-5
1, record 12, French, valve%20du%20signal%20de%20passage%204%2D5
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-09-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- low pressure governor 1, record 13, English, low%20pressure%20governor
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Off highway vehicles) Governor set to close at 50-55 psi causing the service line to be drained by the dump valve. On older vehicles is also used to control emergency reservoir. 1, record 13, English, - low%20pressure%20governor
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- régulateur de basse pression
1, record 13, French, r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20basse%20pression
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
domaine : frein à air comprimé. 1, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20basse%20pression
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-03-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- acceleration cam
1, record 14, English, acceleration%20cam
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fuel flow for acceleration is scheduled in accordance with N2. An acceleration cam is actuated by the N2 governor. The cam in turn positions a lever which will provide a maximum stop for the throttle valve. 1, record 14, English, - acceleration%20cam
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- came d'accélération
1, record 14, French, came%20d%27acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
came d'accélération : Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 14, French, - came%20d%27acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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