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METHANE FERMENTATION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Animal Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- enteric methane
1, record 1, English, enteric%20methane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enteric CH4 2, record 1, English, enteric%20CH4
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In ruminants, methane is produced mostly by enteric fermentation where microbes decompose and ferment plant materials, such as celluloses, fiber, starches, and sugars, in their digestive tract or rumen. Enteric methane is one by‑product of this digestive process and is expelled by the animal through burping. 3, record 1, English, - enteric%20methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enteric CH4: written enteric CH4 4, record 1, English, - enteric%20methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
enteric methane emission 4, record 1, English, - enteric%20methane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Élevage des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthane entérique
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thane%20ent%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CH4 entérique 2, record 1, French, CH4%20ent%C3%A9rique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CH4 entérique : s'écrit CH4 entérique 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thane%20ent%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
émission de méthane entérique 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thane%20ent%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- secondary digester
1, record 2, English, secondary%20digester
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- secondary digestion tank 1, record 2, English, secondary%20digestion%20tank
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The completion of digestion in a secondary digester is only an accessory process. Digestion takes place essentially in the primary digester. This is why some secondary digesters can be equipped with a cold-water injection system to inhibit the effects of the methane fermentation process, to wash the colloidal matter out of the sludge and to promote thickening. 1, record 2, English, - secondary%20digester
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- digesteur secondaire
1, record 2, French, digesteur%20secondaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La finition du processus de digestion dans un digesteur secondaire n'est qu'accessoire. La digestion se fait essentiellement dans le digesteur primaire. C'est pourquoi les digesteurs secondaires peuvent dans certains cas, être équipés de dispositif d'injection d'eau froide, cela afin de bloquer les séquelles du processus de fermentation méthanique, de laver les boues de leurs matières colloïdales et de faciliter leur épaississement. 1, record 2, French, - digesteur%20secondaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- primary digester
1, record 3, English, primary%20digester
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- primary digestion tank 1, record 3, English, primary%20digestion%20tank
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The completion of digestion in a secondary digester is only an accessory process. Digestion takes place essentially in the primary digester. This is why some secondary digesters can be equipped with a sold-water injection system to inhibit the effects of the methane fermentation process, to wash the colloidal matter out of the sludge and to promote thickening. 1, record 3, English, - primary%20digester
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- digesteur primaire
1, record 3, French, digesteur%20primaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La finition du processus de digestion dans un digesteur secondaire n'est qu'accessoire. La digestion se fait essentiellement dans le digesteur primaire. C'est pourquoi les digesteurs secondaires peuvent, dans certains cas, être équipés de dispositif d'injection d'eau froide, cela afin de bloquer les séquelles du processus de fermentation méthanique, de laver les boues de leurs matières colloïdales et de faciliter leur épaississement. 1, record 3, French, - digesteur%20primaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-08-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
- Waste Management
- Biomass Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- incinerator
1, record 4, English, incinerator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to burn solid or liquid residues or wastes as a method of disposal. 2, record 4, English, - incinerator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Energy is recovered in two main forms : production of methane gas by fermentation(anaerobic digestion)-this gas is used for heating or to generate electricity; use of the calorific power of the dry matter in incinerators. The energy generated can be used to dry the sludge. 3, record 4, English, - incinerator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
- Gestion des déchets
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- incinérateur
1, record 4, French, incin%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- four d'incinération 2, record 4, French, four%20d%27incin%C3%A9ration
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui sert à brûler les résidus ou les déchets solides ou liquides en vue de les éliminer. 3, record 4, French, - incin%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La récupération d'énergie se réalise sous deux formes principales : production de gaz méthane, par fermentation (digestion anaérobie). Ce gaz est utilisé pour le chauffage, ou pour la production d'électricité, utilisation du pouvoir calorifique des matières sèches dans les fours d'incinération. L'énergie ainsi produite sert au séchage des boues. 2, record 4, French, - incin%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Délai de mise aux normes, passage aux normes des incinérateurs. 4, record 4, French, - incin%C3%A9rateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Combustión y combustibles (Hogares o chimeneas)
- Gestión de los desechos
- Energía de la biomasa
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- incinerador
1, record 4, Spanish, incinerador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- planta incineradora 2, record 4, Spanish, planta%20incineradora
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equipo por el que los combustibles sólidos, semisólidos, líquidos o gaseosos son quemados como sistema para su eliminación. 2, record 4, Spanish, - incinerador
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[También se llama así la] instalación para la quema de productos residuales. 2, record 4, Spanish, - incinerador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- anaerobic fermentation
1, record 5, English, anaerobic%20fermentation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermentation process by which many organisms extract chemical energy from various organic fuels in the absence of molecular oxygen. There is no net oxidation of the fuel. 2, record 5, English, - anaerobic%20fermentation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anaerobic processes can be run to produce useful quantities of methane. For purposes of comparison, the figures relating to the treatment of a waste containing 1kg glucose have been given... as 0. 7 kWh for oxygen transfer with 4. 4 kWh of liberated energy dissipated. By anaerobic fermentation, the same kilogramme of glucose could yield gas with a calorific value of 3. 7 kWh. 3, record 5, English, - anaerobic%20fermentation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fermentation anaérobie
1, record 5, French, fermentation%20ana%C3%A9robie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les déchets [...] d'origine animale et végétale qui contiennent des hydrates de carbone (en particulier cellulose et sucres) peuvent être le siège de fermentations. Parmi les fermentations anaérobies microbiennes de résidus organiques (en solution ou semi-solide) il en est une particulièrement intéressante : la fermentation méthanique. C'est une filière de la valorisation énergétique de la biomasse. 2, record 5, French, - fermentation%20ana%C3%A9robie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Biotecnología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación anaerobia
1, record 5, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20anaerobia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-04-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- enteric fermentation
1, record 6, English, enteric%20fermentation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A digestive process by which carbohydrates are broken down by microorganisms into simple molecules for absorption into the bloodstream of an animal. 2, record 6, English, - enteric%20fermentation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most livestock-related methane emissions are produced by "enteric fermentation" of food by bacteria and other microbes in the animals’ digestive tracts; another source is the decomposition of animal manure. 3, record 6, English, - enteric%20fermentation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fermentation entérique
1, record 6, French, fermentation%20ent%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plus grande partie des émissions de méthane attribuables au bétail sont produites par «fermentation entérique» des aliments du fait de bactéries et autres microbes présents dans l'appareil digestif des animaux, et aussi par la décomposition des déjections animales. 2, record 6, French, - fermentation%20ent%C3%A9rique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado
- Contaminación del aire
- Cambio climático
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación entérica
1, record 6, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20ent%C3%A9rica
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- fermentación ruminal 1, record 6, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20ruminal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
- Animal Husbandry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- livestock-related methane emissions
1, record 7, English, livestock%2Drelated%20methane%20emissions
plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Domesticated animals emit methane. The second-most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide, methane, is produced by cattle, dairy cows, buffalo, goats, sheep, camels, pigs, and horses. Most livestock-related methane emissions are produced by "enteric fermentation" of food by bacteria and other microbes in the animals’ digestive tracts; another source is the decomposition of animal manure. Livestock account for 30% of the methane emissions from human activities. 1, record 7, English, - livestock%2Drelated%20methane%20emissions
Record 7, Key term(s)
- livestock related methane emissions
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
- Élevage des animaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- émissions de méthane attribuables au bétail
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9missions%20de%20m%C3%A9thane%20attribuables%20au%20b%C3%A9tail
feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les animaux domestiques émettent du méthane. Après le dioxyde de carbone, le deuxième gaz à effet de serre en importance est le méthane qui est rejeté par le bétail, vaches laitières, buffles, chèvres, moutons, chameaux, cochons et chevaux. La plus grande partie des émissions de méthane attribuables au bétail sont produites par «fermentation entérique» des aliments du fait de bactéries et autres microbes présents dans l'appareil digestif des animaux; et aussi par la décomposition des déjections animales. Le bétail représente 30% des émissions anthropiques de méthane. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9missions%20de%20m%C3%A9thane%20attribuables%20au%20b%C3%A9tail
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- methane fermentation
1, record 8, English, methane%20fermentation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- methanogenic fermentation 2, record 8, English, methanogenic%20fermentation
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reaction sequence that produces methane during the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste. In the first phase, acid-forming bacteria produce acetic acid; in the second, methane bacteria use this acid and carbon dioxide to produce methane. Fermentation resulting in conversion of organic matter into methane gas. 3, record 8, English, - methane%20fermentation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fermentation méthanique
1, record 8, French, fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- fermentation méthanogène 2, record 8, French, fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanog%C3%A8ne
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition de matières organiques provoquée par des bactéries anaérobies ayant pour résultat la production de méthane et de gaz carbonique. 3, record 8, French, - fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous l'influence de l'anglais est apparu le doublet «méthanogène». Adjectif inutile puisque «méthanique» signifie déjà «qui produit du méthane». 4, record 8, French, - fermentation%20m%C3%A9thanique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- fermentación metánica
1, record 8, Spanish, fermentaci%C3%B3n%20met%C3%A1nica
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-01-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Waste Management
- Pollutants
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- gas recovery system
1, record 9, English, gas%20recovery%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- gas recoverer 2, record 9, English, gas%20recoverer
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the secondary digester is covered, it must, like the primary digester, have a gas recovery system, if the surplus gas which continues to be released at the end of the methane fermentation process is not to be lost. In that case, the scum is broken up by the same means as in the primary digesters. 1, record 9, English, - gas%20recovery%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Gestion des déchets
- Agents de pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de récupération de gaz
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20de%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- appareil de récupération des gaz 2, record 9, French, appareil%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20des%20gaz
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas où le digesteur secondaire est fermé, il peut être équipé, comme le digesteur primaire, d'un système de récupération de gaz, si l'on désire ne pas perdre le surplus qui continue à se dégager en fin de fermentation méthanique. La destruction du chapeau est réalisée alors par les mêmes moyens que ceux employés dans les digesteurs primaires. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20de%20gaz
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-06-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- anaerobic waste treatment
1, record 10, English, anaerobic%20waste%20treatment
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Waste stabilization brought about through the action of microorganisms in the absence of air or elemental oxygen. Usually refers to waste treatment by methane fermentation. 2, record 10, English, - anaerobic%20waste%20treatment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- traitement anaérobie des eaux d'égout
1, record 10, French, traitement%20ana%C3%A9robie%20des%20eaux%20d%27%C3%A9gout
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stabilisation des eaux d'égout par l'action des micro-organismes en l'absence d'air ou d'oxygène élémentaire. Se dit généralement du traitement des eaux d'égout avec production de méthane (CH4). 1, record 10, French, - traitement%20ana%C3%A9robie%20des%20eaux%20d%27%C3%A9gout
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-09-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- plastic media
1, record 11, English, plastic%20media
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fixed film reactor with plastic media for methane fermentation of distilleries waste waters.(Base Repère). 2, record 11, English, - plastic%20media
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- support plastique
1, record 11, French, support%20plastique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Résultats d'études en laboratoires et en installation pilote de la digestion anaérobie d'eaux usées de distilleries dans un réacteur à film fixe sur support plastique. 1, record 11, French, - support%20plastique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-08-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Biomass Energy
- Biochemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- methane fuel
1, record 12, English, methane%20fuel
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Work programmes include... development of a seawater fermentation methods to give methane fuel. 1, record 12, English, - methane%20fuel
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Biochimie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- méthane-carburant
1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9thane%2Dcarburant
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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