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HYDROELECTRIC POWER [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Electric Power Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clean electricity
1, record 1, English, clean%20electricity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clean electricity is produced from non-greenhouse gas emitting energy sources. In Canada, the majority of clean electricity generation in the provinces and territories comes from hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, and solar power generation. 2, record 1, English, - clean%20electricity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Centrales électriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électricité propre
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9%20propre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'électricité propre est produite à partir de sources d'énergie qui n'émettent pas de gaz à effet de serre. Au Canada, la plus grande partie de la production d'électricité propre dans les provinces et les territoires provient de la production d'énergie hydroélectrique, nucléaire, éolienne et solaire. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9%20propre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- South American monsoon system
1, record 2, English, South%20American%20monsoon%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SAMS 2, record 2, English, SAMS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- South American monsoon 3, record 2, English, South%20American%20monsoon
correct
- SAM 3, record 2, English, SAM
correct
- SAM 3, record 2, English, SAM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The South American monsoon system(SAMS) is the most important climatic feature of the continent. It provides water resources for millions of people living in rural and urban areas, and is a dominant control on both agriculture and on hydroelectric power generation, which is the primary source of electricity in South America. 4, record 2, English, - South%20American%20monsoon%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de la mousson sud-américaine
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SAMS 1, record 2, French, SAMS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mousson sud-américaine 2, record 2, French, mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composition isotopique des glaces andines permet [...] de retracer l'histoire de la mousson sud-américaine qui est un élément majeur du climat de cette région, et qui répond aux grands bouleversements climatiques globaux. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAMS : acronyme du terme anglais «South American monsoon system». 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hydraulic Turbines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic turbine
1, record 3, English, hydraulic%20turbine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hydroturbine 2, record 3, English, hydroturbine
correct
- water turbine 3, record 3, English, water%20turbine
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine in which the energy of a moving mass of water or other fluid is converted to mechanical work. 1, record 3, English, - hydraulic%20turbine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydraulic turbines find their major application in the exploitation of natural water heads, produced by damming of rivers, where they are coupled to generators to provide hydroelectric power. 1, record 3, English, - hydraulic%20turbine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main types of water turbines are: the Pelton wheel for high heads, the Francis turbine for low to medium heads, and the Kaplan turbine for a wide range of heads. 3, record 3, English, - hydraulic%20turbine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Turbines hydrauliques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- turbine hydraulique
1, record 3, French, turbine%20hydraulique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- turbine à eau 2, record 3, French, turbine%20%C3%A0%20eau
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Turbine hydraulique. [...] Une turbine est à axe vertical ou horizontal, à passage axial ou radial. On distingue également les turbines à action, dans lesquelles les pressions à l'entrée et à la sortie de la roue mobile sont les mêmes (turbine Pelton), et les turbines à réaction, dans lesquelles la pression à l'entrée est plus grande que la pression à la sortie de la roue (turbine Francis). 3, record 3, French, - turbine%20hydraulique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turbinas hidraúlicas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- turbina hidráulica
1, record 3, Spanish, turbina%20hidr%C3%A1ulica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las turbinas hidráulicas se usan casi exclusivamente (acopladas con un alternador) para convertir en energía eléctrica la fuerza viva del agua que pasa, a través de ellas, de un nivel a otro inferior. 1, record 3, Spanish, - turbina%20hidr%C3%A1ulica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant
1, record 4, English, run%2Dof%2Dthe%2Driver%20hydroelectric%20plant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- run-of-the-river plant 2, record 4, English, run%2Dof%2Dthe%2Driver%20plant
correct
- run-of-river power plant 3, record 4, English, run%2Dof%2Driver%20power%20plant
correct
- run-of-river power station 4, record 4, English, run%2Dof%2Driver%20power%20station
correct
- run-of-river power house 5, record 4, English, run%2Dof%2Driver%20power%20house
- river-run plant 6, record 4, English, river%2Drun%20plant
- river power plant 7, record 4, English, river%20power%20plant
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydroelectric power plant that uses water flow as it comes in the river, with little or no storage to allow for modifications in demand of water flow. 8, record 4, English, - run%2Dof%2Dthe%2Driver%20hydroelectric%20plant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Run-of-river power stations use the natural flow of river water to drive turbines. Although the head of water between the upstream and downstream sides is modest compared to storage power stations, the volume of water available is usually greater. Run-of-river power stations operate continuously. They meet basic electricity needs by supplying the steady underlying demand. The amount of electricity produced depends on the river’s flow; they are generally more productive in summer than in winter. 9, record 4, English, - run%2Dof%2Dthe%2Driver%20hydroelectric%20plant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Between 1998 and 1999, a unique and innovative hydroelectric project was implemented through a partnership with a First Nations community. A run-of-the river hydroelectric plant, which uses the natural course of the river rather than requiring the construction of dams, was installed in the community of Deer Lake. 1, record 4, English, - run%2Dof%2Dthe%2Driver%20hydroelectric%20plant
Record 4, Key term(s)
- run of the river hydroelectric power plant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Centrales hydro-électriques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- centrale au fil de l'eau
1, record 4, French, centrale%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- centrale hydroélectrique au fil de l'eau 2, record 4, French, centrale%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
- centrale hydro-électrique au fil de l'eau 3, record 4, French, centrale%20hydro%2D%C3%A9lectrique%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
feminine noun
- usine hydroélectrique au fil de l'eau 4, record 4, French, usine%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
feminine noun
- usine hydro-électrique au fil de l'eau 5, record 4, French, usine%20hydro%2D%C3%A9lectrique%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
feminine noun
- usine au fil de l'eau 6, record 4, French, usine%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usine construite sur un cours d'eau dont le débit n'est pas réglé. 7, record 4, French, - centrale%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Entre 1998 et 1999, l'entreprise a mis en œuvre un projet hydroélectrique unique et innovateur en partenariat avec une collectivité des Premières nations. Elle a construit, dans la collectivité de Deer Lake, une centrale hydroélectrique au fil de l'eau, qui utilise le tracé naturel de la rivière plutôt que de recourir à la construction de barrages. 8, record 4, French, - centrale%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peu d'eau et une chute importante pour la centrale à accumulation, beaucoup d'eau et une faible chute pour les ouvrages au fil de l'eau. Telles peuvent être résumées les principales caractéristiques des deux plus importants types de production d'énergie hydroélectrique. Les ouvrages au fil de l'eau. Les centrales sont situées sur une rivière et n'ont pas de réservoir. Elles s'adaptent donc au débit naturel du cours d'eau. Les ouvrages fournissent une énergie «en ruban», c'est-à-dire une énergie continue mais dépendante du débit. Les ouvrages à accumulation. Ces centrales utilisent l'eau stockée par les barrages dans les lacs naturels ou artificiels. La chute d'eau, totalement contrôlée, actionne les turbines pour produire de l'électricité. En l'espace de quelques minutes, la centrale peut ainsi produire sa pleine puissance. 9, record 4, French, - centrale%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hydroélectrique; hydro-électrique : La graphie sans le trait d'union est aujourd'hui préférée. 10, record 4, French, - centrale%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hydroélectrique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 11, record 4, French, - centrale%20au%20fil%20de%20l%27eau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centrales hidroeléctricas
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- central hidroélectrica de agua fluyente
1, record 4, Spanish, central%20hidro%C3%A9lectrica%20de%20agua%20fluyente
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- central hidroeléctrica de agua fluente 2, record 4, Spanish, central%20hidroel%C3%A9ctrica%20de%20agua%20fluente
correct, feminine noun
- central hidráulica de agua fluente 2, record 4, Spanish, central%20hidr%C3%A1ulica%20de%20agua%20fluente
correct, feminine noun
- central hidroeléctrica de agua corriente 3, record 4, Spanish, central%20hidroel%C3%A9ctrica%20de%20agua%20corriente
feminine noun
- central de agua fluyente 4, record 4, Spanish, central%20de%20agua%20fluyente
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Central hidroeléctrica que no posee embalse regulador. 4, record 4, Spanish, - central%20hidro%C3%A9lectrica%20de%20agua%20fluyente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No se dispone de ninguna reserva: el embalse de la central solamente tiene por objeto aumentar en lo posible la altura de la caída (hasta 10 m) y la central puede ser inutilizable durante el estiaje, mientras que, durante las avenidas se pierde el exceso de agua que no puede pasar por las turbinas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - central%20hidro%C3%A9lectrica%20de%20agua%20fluyente
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Solar Energy
- Energy Transformation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- solar energy
1, record 5, English, solar%20energy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energy derived ultimately from the sun. 2, record 5, English, - solar%20energy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually don’t think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun(via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun. Movement of the wind(which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is what we usually mean when we speak of solar power-it is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. 2, record 5, English, - solar%20energy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "solar energy" may be applied to any of the numerous ways in which this energy flow may be converted and utilised: as biological energy, wind energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy, and especially as direct heat ... and photovoltaic energy. 3, record 5, English, - solar%20energy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Énergie solaire
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- énergie solaire
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9nergie%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- solaire 2, record 5, French, solaire
correct, masculine noun
- houille d'or 3, record 5, French, houille%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie gratuite contenue dans le rayonnement quotidien du soleil. 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20solaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía solar
- Transformación de la energía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía solar
1, record 5, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20solar
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía transmitida desde el Sol en forma de radiación electromagnética. 1, record 5, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20solar
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-10-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- power plant
1, record 6, English, power%20plant
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- electric power station 2, record 6, English, electric%20power%20station
correct
- electric power plant 3, record 6, English, electric%20power%20plant
correct
- power station 4, record 6, English, power%20station
correct
- generating station 5, record 6, English, generating%20station
correct
- generating plant 5, record 6, English, generating%20plant
correct
- powerhouse 6, record 6, English, powerhouse
correct
- power house 7, record 6, English, power%20house
- electricity plant 8, record 6, English, electricity%20plant
- electrical power station 8, record 6, English, electrical%20power%20station
- electricity station 9, record 6, English, electricity%20station
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any unit that converts some form of energy into electrical energy, such as hydroelectric or steam generating station, a diesel-electric engine in a locomotive, or a nuclear power plant. 5, record 6, English, - power%20plant
Record 6, Key term(s)
- utility plant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Centrales électriques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- centrale
1, record 6, French, centrale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- centrale électrique 2, record 6, French, centrale%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'installations constituant une usine génératrice d'énergie électrique par conversion d'autres formes d'énergie (thermique, nucléaire, hydraulique, marémotrice, géothermique, solaire, éolienne.) 3, record 6, French, - centrale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centrales eléctricas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- central eléctrica
1, record 6, Spanish, central%20el%C3%A9ctrica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Generadores, máquinas y edificios en los que se produce la energía eléctrica. 2, record 6, Spanish, - central%20el%C3%A9ctrica
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toda central eléctrica consta de un manantial de energía, varios aparatos motores (generalmente turbinas), uno o varios alternadores y una estación transformadora que eleva la tensión de la corriente para facilitar su transporte. 3, record 6, Spanish, - central%20el%C3%A9ctrica
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-09-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
- Energy (Physics)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hydroelectric power
1, record 7, English, hydroelectric%20power
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- white coal 2, record 7, English, white%20coal
correct, see observation
- hydropower 2, record 7, English, hydropower
correct
- water power 2, record 7, English, water%20power
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electrical energy generated by means of a power generator coupled to a turbine through which water passes. 2, record 7, English, - hydroelectric%20power
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
White coal [is] a fanciful term meaning "waterpower, ""hydroelectric power" or "hydropower, "from the French term "houille blanche. " 3, record 7, English, - hydroelectric%20power
Record 7, Key term(s)
- hydro-electric power
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Centrales hydro-électriques
- Énergie (Physique)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- énergie hydroélectrique
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9nergie%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- énergie hydro-électrique 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9nergie%20hydro%2D%C3%A9lectrique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- énergie hydraulique 3, record 7, French, %C3%A9nergie%20hydraulique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- houille blanche 3, record 7, French, houille%20blanche
correct, feminine noun
- force hydraulique 4, record 7, French, force%20hydraulique
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie électrique qui provient de la transformation de l'énergie hydraulique. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'énergie hydraulique est également une forme renouvelable d'énergie, utilisée autrefois dans les moulins à eau et dont les hommes tirent aujourd'hui parti grâce à des centrales hydroélectriques (de lac et au fil de l'eau) et à des microcentrales. 3, record 7, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydroélectrique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 5, record 7, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «énergie hydro-électrique» est, au sens strict, un spécifique par rapport à «énergie hydraulique». Cependant, comme l'énergie hydraulique est pratiquement toujours exploitée pour la production d'électricité, on peut considérer ces termes comme synonymes dans le langage courant. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centrales hidroeléctricas
- Energía (Física)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía hidroeléctrica
1, record 7, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20hidroel%C3%A9ctrica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía eléctrica [producida] mediante aprovechamiento de la fuerza viva del agua. 2, record 7, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20hidroel%C3%A9ctrica
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-08-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- available head
1, record 8, English, available%20head
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amount of fall in a stream which is available for hydroelectric power development. 1, record 8, English, - available%20head
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Centrales hydro-électriques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- hauteur de chute utile
1, record 8, French, hauteur%20de%20chute%20utile
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de la dénivellation utilisable pour l'aménagement d'une usine hydroélectrique sur un cours d'eau. 1, record 8, French, - hauteur%20de%20chute%20utile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centrales hidroeléctricas
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- salto disponible
1, record 8, Spanish, salto%20disponible
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valor del desnivel disponible en un curso de agua para producir energía hidroeléctrica. 2, record 8, Spanish, - salto%20disponible
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-08-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Water
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- forebay
1, record 9, English, forebay
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small reservoir or pond located at the head of the penstock of a hydroelectric power plant, which is used to store water in relatively small quantities to care for variations in the load which occur over short periods of time usually not exceeding several hours. 2, record 9, English, - forebay
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stockage des eaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bassin d'admission
1, record 9, French, bassin%20d%27admission
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- chambre d'admission 1, record 9, French, chambre%20d%27admission
correct, feminine noun
- bassin de mise en charge 2, record 9, French, bassin%20de%20mise%20en%20charge
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chambre à l'air libre, aménagée à l'entrée d'une canalisation ou d'une turbine, servant à emmagasiner des volumes d'eau relativement faibles pour compenser des variations de charge. 1, record 9, French, - bassin%20d%27admission
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Almacenamiento del agua
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- depósito regulador
1, record 9, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20regulador
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- cámara de carga 2, record 9, Spanish, c%C3%A1mara%20de%20carga
feminine noun
- cámara de presión 2, record 9, Spanish, c%C3%A1mara%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- cámara de agua 3, record 9, Spanish, c%C3%A1mara%20de%20agua
feminine noun
- depósito de cabecera 3, record 9, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20de%20cabecera
masculine noun
- depósito de carga 2, record 9, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20de%20carga
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pequeño embalse o estanque situado a la entrada de un conducto o canalización. Utilizado para almacenar cantidades relativamente pequeñas de agua, con el fin de atender a las variaciones de la demanda que se produzcan durante períodos cortos de tiempo, que generalmente no exceden de unas pocas horas. 4, record 9, Spanish, - dep%C3%B3sito%20regulador
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-03-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- James Bay Project
1, record 10, English, James%20Bay%20Project
correct, Quebec
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A monumental hydroelectric power development on the East coast of James Bay. 1, record 10, English, - James%20Bay%20Project
Record 10, Key term(s)
- James Bay Hydroelectric Project
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Centrales hydro-électriques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Projet de la baie James
1, record 10, French, Projet%20de%20la%20baie%20James
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chantier monumental de production d'hydroélectricité sur la côte Est de la baie James. 2, record 10, French, - Projet%20de%20la%20baie%20James
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-11-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
- Dams and Causeways
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- water-power site
1, record 11, English, water%2Dpower%20site
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A location on, or a short stretch of, a stream where topographical and other physical conditions are favorable to the development of hydroelectric power. 1, record 11, English, - water%2Dpower%20site
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
- Barrages et chaussées
- Centrales hydro-électriques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- site d'un aménagement hydroélectrique
1, record 11, French, site%20d%27un%20am%C3%A9nagement%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- site d'un aménagement hydro-électrique 2, record 11, French, site%20d%27un%20am%C3%A9nagement%20hydro%2D%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Site. Configuration propre du lieu occupé par un ouvrage et qui lui fournit les éléments nécessaires à son fonctionnement [...] par exemple, le site d'un aménagement hydroélectrique est commandé par l'emplacement de la force hydraulique, élément nécessaire à l'ouvrage. 1, record 11, French, - site%20d%27un%20am%C3%A9nagement%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydroélectrique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 11, French, - site%20d%27un%20am%C3%A9nagement%20hydro%C3%A9lectrique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-08-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
- Canals
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- afterbay
1, record 12, English, afterbay
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tailrace of a hydroelectric power plant, with restricted outflow at the outlet of the turbines. 2, record 12, English, - afterbay
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term may be applied to a short stretch of stream or conduit, or to a pond or reservoir. 2, record 12, English, - afterbay
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Centrales hydro-électriques
- Canaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bief d'aval
1, record 12, French, bief%20d%27aval
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Canal ou portion de cours d'eau recevant ou évacuant l'eau ayant passé dans une turbine, sur un déversoir, dans un siphon, etc. 1, record 12, French, - bief%20d%27aval
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-02-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- synthetic fuel
1, record 13, English, synthetic%20fuel
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- synfuel 2, record 13, English, synfuel
correct
- Synfuel 3, record 13, English, Synfuel
correct
- artificial fuel 4, record 13, English, artificial%20fuel
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A catch-all term for a wide variety of non nuclear, non solar energy products which have the potential of serving as substitutes for petroleum or natural gas. 5, record 13, English, - synthetic%20fuel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Man-made fuel, including all manufactured and by-product fuels. 6, record 13, English, - synthetic%20fuel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fact is that hydrogen is an artificial fuel which must be made using a source of energy, such as natural gas or hydroelectric power. 7, record 13, English, - synthetic%20fuel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- combustible artificiel
1, record 13, French, combustible%20artificiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- combustible synthétique 2, record 13, French, combustible%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
- carburant de synthèse 3, record 13, French, carburant%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
correct, masculine noun
- combustible de synthèse 4, record 13, French, combustible%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caractéristiques des combustibles artificiels [...] Les combustibles solides artificiels sont généralement préparés à partir des matériaux carbonés naturels, par des procédés dont le principe peut différer suivant le produit de départ et le produit final souhaité. 1, record 13, French, - combustible%20artificiel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Maintenant qu'on commence à produire du gaz naturel, on peut aller de l'avant avec le projet de combustible synthétique. Le comité devrait revoir ce projet au Cap-Breton. Il créera de l'emploi dans le détroit de Canso; il permettra d'utiliser l'hydrogène provenant du gaz naturel et il pourrait se traduire par l'ouverture de la mine de Donkin. 5, record 13, French, - combustible%20artificiel
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Combustión y combustibles (Hogares o chimeneas)
- Petróleo bruto y derivados
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- combustible sintético
1, record 13, Spanish, combustible%20sint%C3%A9tico
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-05-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- multiple-purpose project 1, record 14, English, multiple%2Dpurpose%20project
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Project designed, constructed and operated to serve more than one interest or purpose, e. g. flood control, hydroelectric power, navigation, irrigation, fisheries, water supply, recreation. 1, record 14, English, - multiple%2Dpurpose%20project
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- aménagement à buts multiples
1, record 14, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20buts%20multiples
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aménagement étudié, construit et exploité pour servir à deux ou plusieurs usages, par ex. défense contre les inondations, énergie hydroélectrique, irrigation, pêche, alimentation en eau, loisirs, etc. 1, record 14, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20buts%20multiples
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- proyecto con fines múltiples
1, record 14, Spanish, proyecto%20con%20fines%20m%C3%BAltiples
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proyecto diseñado, construido y dirigido para usos múltiples, por ejemplo control de crecidas, potencial hidroeléctrico, navegación, riego, pesca, abastecimiento, usos recreativos. 1, record 14, Spanish, - proyecto%20con%20fines%20m%C3%BAltiples
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-04-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- instream use 1, record 15, English, instream%20use
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- inchannel use 1, record 15, English, inchannel%20use
- non-withdrawal use 1, record 15, English, non%2Dwithdrawal%20use
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water use taking place within the stream channel. Examples are run-of-the river hydroelectric power generation, navigation, water quality improvement, fish breeding, and recreation. 1, record 15, English, - instream%20use
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- utilisation non consommatrice d'eau
1, record 15, French, utilisation%20non%20consommatrice%20d%27eau
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation de l'eau dans le cours d'eau lui-même. Exemples : production hydroélectrique au fil de l'eau, navigation, amélioration de la qualité de l'eau, aquaculture et loisirs. 1, record 15, French, - utilisation%20non%20consommatrice%20d%27eau
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- uso no consuntivo
1, record 15, Spanish, uso%20no%20consuntivo
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uso del agua que tiene lugar en la propia corriente por ejemplo, la generación hidroeléctrica, la navegación, la mejora de la calidad del agua, la acuicultura y para fines recreativos. 1, record 15, Spanish, - uso%20no%20consuntivo
Record 16 - internal organization data 1990-12-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Distribution
- Renewable Energy
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- non-conventional generation
1, record 16, English, non%2Dconventional%20generation
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The generation of electricity by any means other than hydroelectric generation, thermal generation using nuclear fuel, coal, oil or natural gas, gas turbine generation using oil or natural gas, or internal combustion generation. Examples would be solar power and wind energy. 1, record 16, English, - non%2Dconventional%20generation
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Distribution électrique
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- production non classique
1, record 16, French, production%20non%20classique
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Production d'électricité par tous les moyens autres que la production hydroélectrique, la production des centrales thermiques utilisant du combustible nucléaire, du charbon, du pétrole ou du gaz naturel, la production de turbines alimentées au mazout ou au gaz naturel, ou la production par combustion interne. 1, record 16, French, - production%20non%20classique
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par exemple, l'énergie solaire et l'énergie éolienne sont des formes de production d'électricité non classique. 1, record 16, French, - production%20non%20classique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-11-20
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- fault of maintenance
1, record 17, English, fault%20of%20maintenance
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- maintenance fault 2, record 17, English, maintenance%20fault
proposal
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are four faults of operation and maintenance which can reduce the maximum energy production of a [hydroelectric power] plant : 1. Waste of water over spillways. 2. Improper distribution of the load between the station units. 3. Water leakage through valves, gates, dam or flow line. 4. Wear on moving parts, especially corrosion or erosion of the runner. 1, record 17, English, - fault%20of%20maintenance
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des équipements électriques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- défaut d'entretien
1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9faut%20d%27entretien
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-06-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Thermodynamics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- heat-intensive industry
1, record 18, English, heat%2Dintensive%20industry
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lindal draws a parallel between the great hydroelectric developments of the early twentieth century which attracted electricity-intensive industries from far and wide to places where very cheap power was available(e. g. the aluminium industry) to the probable appearance within the near future of large geothermal developments which will produce such cheap and abundant heat that it will pay to establish heat-intensive industries close to the available heat more or less regardless of location. 1, record 18, English, - heat%2Dintensive%20industry
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Thermodynamique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- industrie grosse consommatrice de chaleur
1, record 18, French, industrie%20grosse%20consommatrice%20de%20chaleur
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- industrie forte consommatrice de chaleur 1, record 18, French, industrie%20forte%20consommatrice%20de%20chaleur
feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-05-28
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- auxiliary power plant
1, record 19, English, auxiliary%20power%20plant
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steam or other thermal power plant used to supplement a main hydroelectric plant during times when the output of the main plant is inadequate to meet the required demand. An auxiliary power plant is not used to produce power during peaks, but rather to supplement production of a main plant during times of shortage of water which may occur during one or more seasons of the year. 2, record 19, English, - auxiliary%20power%20plant
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
- Traitement des eaux
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- génératrice auxiliaire
1, record 19, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20auxiliaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- groupe électrogène de secours 1, record 19, French, groupe%20%C3%A9lectrog%C3%A8ne%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Génératrice à moteur à explosion, à commande manuelle ou automatique, appelée à fournir l'énergie nécessaire au fonctionnement d'une station de traitement des eaux ou d'un poste de pompage lors d'une panne de réseau. 1, record 19, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20auxiliaire
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1986-05-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Civil Engineering
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- power capacity of a stream
1, record 20, English, power%20capacity%20of%20a%20stream
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total hydroelectric power, expressed in horsepower or kilowatts, which, according to estimates, can be developed on a stream during a stipulated part of the time; such as 50 percent of the time. The term is generally used in studies of prospective hydroelectric power, and is flexible in the application. In estimates of power capacity, the feasibility of storage, proportion of total runoff and of total fall that can be utilized, and other factors must be taken into consideration. 2, record 20, English, - power%20capacity%20of%20a%20stream
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Génie civil
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- capacité énergétique d'un cours d'eau
1, record 20, French, capacit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20d%27un%20cours%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie hydro-électrique totale, exprimée en kilowatts, qui, selon les estimations, peut être mise en valeur dans un cours d'eau pendant une période donnée, par exemple 50% du temps. Ce terme est généralement utilisé dans les études d'aménagement des rivières. 1, record 20, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20d%27un%20cours%20d%27eau
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1985-11-18
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- run-up time
1, record 21, English, run%2Dup%20time
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- pre-roll time 2, record 21, English, pre%2Droll%20time
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In power technology, the time required to start a system, ie to take it from rest to full power output. This time is measured in minutes for gas turbine generators and hydroelectric power systems and in hours for steam turbogenerators linked to fossil-fuelled boilers. Nuclear reactors may have even longer run-up times. 1, record 21, English, - run%2Dup%20time
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Machines
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- intervalle de garde
1, record 21, French, intervalle%20de%20garde
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- temps de mise en jeu 1, record 21, French, temps%20de%20mise%20en%20jeu
masculine noun
- temps de mise en service 1, record 21, French, temps%20de%20mise%20en%20service
masculine noun
- temps de démarrage 2, record 21, French, temps%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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