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PIPE INSULATION [14 records]

Record 1 2018-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Pipe insulators apply insulating materials to pipes and ductwork in order to maintain temperature. [Duties include] measuring and cutting insulation, removing asbestos insulation, fitting insulation around obstructions, following blueprint specifications, and preparing surfaces for insulation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Isolation thermique
  • Tuyauterie et raccords

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

An insulation product designed to fit around pipes.

OBS

pipe insulation : term and definition standardized by ISO; term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
DEF

Produit isolant conçu pour s'adapter autour des tuyauteries.

OBS

calorifugeage de tuyau : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

OBS

isolation de tuyauterie : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • calorifugeage de tuyaux
  • isolant de tuyaux
  • isolation de tuyaux

Spanish

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Record 3 2015-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

A copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene with properties similar to polytetrafluoroethylene resin.

DEF

FEP resins are hard, tough thermoplastics.

OBS

Use : Wire and cable insulation, pipe linings, lining for processing equipment. Fibers are used for filtration screening and mist separators.

CONT

The name [Teflon] ... applies to fluorinated ethylene-propylene (FEP) resins ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Famille de résines fluorocarbonées, fibres et films, y compris le PTFE (polytétrafluoroéthylène) et le FEP (éthylène-propylène fluoré).

OBS

Téflon est une marque déposée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales plásticos
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Record 4 2014-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

A polymer of ethylene [ethene].

OBS

A white, waxy thermoplastic whose repeating unit is [CH2-CH2] x. Low-density polyethylene is flexible and is used for packaging film, squeeze bottles, housewares, and wire and cable insulation. High-density polyethylene is more rigid and is used in bleach, detergent, and household chemical bottles, cold-water pipe, and garbage cans.

OBS

polyethylene; polyethene; PE: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Polymère de l'éthylène (éthène).

OBS

Matière thermoplastique, obtenue par polymérisation de l'éthylène suivant divers procédés, donnant soit la variété «basse densité» (0,93 environ), soit la variété «haute densité» (0,96 environ), plus résistante à la chaleur.

OBS

polyéthylène; polyéthène; PE : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation].

OBS

polyéthène: terminologie officielle de l'IUPAC.

PHR

Polyéthylène gaufré, tissé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
DEF

Polímero de etileno [eteno].

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Record 5 2011-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
CONT

Transfer subsea LNG [liquefied natural gas] and LPG [liquefied petroleum gas]. - This unit promotes and markets the use of subsea export/import cryogenic lines (pipe-in-pipe-in-pipe or pipe-in-pipe) for the transfer of LNG/LPG which allows a significant reduction of civil engineering cost and visual impact by doing away with terminal jetties and related civil works.

OBS

Typical subsea cryogenic pipeline designs consist of two coaxial pipes, or Pipe-in-Pipe(PiP) concept. Some designs add a secondary containment(third pipe) to create the so called Pipe-in-Pipe-in-Pipe(PiPiP) concept. The inner pipe transports the cryogenic fluid, the annular space provides the necessary insulation properties and the outer pipe(s) offers protection from the external environment(pressure, corrosion, impacts).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
  • Canalisations à grande distance
OBS

Par analogie avec «conduite à double enveloppe» et «pipeline à double enveloppe».

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
CONT

Although the long-term integrity of pipe insulation is in some question, no means of detecting its deterioration other than by adverse environmental consequenceswas suggested, nor was any means of remediating those consequences other than by excavation, replacement and reburial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
  • Canalisations à grande distance

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies)
(C4H6O2·C2H4)x
formula, see observation
DEF

A thermoplastic copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate which presents good electrical properties, a fair resistance to solvents and acids, is softer and more flexible than linear polyethylene and is used to improve adhesion properties of hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesives, for cable and wire insulation, conversion coatings, sewer pipe repair and in thermoplastics.

OBS

Also known under the trade name of "Ultrathene" (q.v.).

OBS

EVA: This abbreviation is used by the multilayer flexible packaging industry in its system of notation of converting materials.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C4H6O2·C2H4)x

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C4H6O2·C2H4)x
formula, see observation
DEF

Élastomère ayant la propriété de garder une bonne souplesse à basse température, que l'on utilise en injection, extrusion, extrusion-soufflage, dans les produits d'emballage de produits alimentaires et dans les films de couverture de serre.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C4H6O2·C2H4)x

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
  • Thermal Insulation
CONT

Minimized life-cycle cost and optimal retrofit strategies for Multi-family residences ... This paper only will deal with the insulation measures and how they will emerge if the minimized LCC [life-cycle cost] concept is implemented. In [2] we have shown the influence of different discount rates, optimization periods, building and energy costs etc, on the optimal insulation thickness, but no concern was taken to the fact that the insulation thickness will influence the proper heating equipment.

CONT

An investigation of the thermal conductivity of pipe insulations will explore various types of insulation as well as the effect of insulation thickness on preventing energy loss. We will collect data relating to temperature distributions along pipes and through their insulations, at elevated temperatures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
  • Isolation thermique
DEF

La hauteur du matériau spécifiquement isolant mesurée en mètres est l'épaisseur de la couche d'isolation ou épaisseur de la couche d'isolant.

CONT

Solutions acoustiques avec les plaques de plâtre [...] Principe de fonctionnement : la première paroi se met à vibrer, la couche d'air et d'isolation arrête ces vibrations, de sorte qu'une part infime des vibrations sonores atteint la deuxième paroi. Avantage : bons résultats acoustiques avec des matériaux légers. L'efficacité dépend de la largeur du creux, de l'épaisseur de la couche d'isolation et du type de structure portante.

CONT

L'habillage entre solives. [...] En sous face, sur les joues des solives, matérialiser l'emplacement des cornières avec des traits au cordeau à poudre. Entre les panneaux d'aggloméré et les cornières, conserver un écart égal à l'épaisseur de l'isolant.

Spanish

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Record 9 2000-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
DEF

Insulation material installed between the cell mount of an infrared flame detector and the sighting pipe to reduce heat conduction to the cell.

CONT

Electronic Fuel Injection nozzles and fuel rails are subjected to overheating during vehicles operation ... Solution. Install a flat rectangular heat shield between the exhaust manifold and the fuel rail. This shield combines a high temperature ceramic heat block with a more cost effective lower temperature resistant fiberglass insulation. An aluminum foil pad is also added to distribute the heat throughout the insulator alleviating any "hot spots."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique

Spanish

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Record 10 1999-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Ventilation
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

Providing small vertical pipe outlets through a roofing membrane to permit equalization of pressures or relieve the pressure of water vapour trapped in the system. It helps dry materials such as insulation below the membrane.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ventilation (Construction)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)

Spanish

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Record 11 1993-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Also available are pipes contained within an insulated metal tube, but the big drawback on this type of insulation is that when a leak is developed in the pipe, it is sometimes very difficult to locate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Les canalisations peuvent également être mises sous enveloppe métallique calorifugée. Toutefois, cette pratique pose certains problèmes en raison de la difficulté de repérage des fuites.

Spanish

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Record 12 1993-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Industry
CONT

[Fibreglass pipe insulation] is made of very fine glass fibers bound together by an inactive resin type mixture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie des plastiques
CONT

À l'heure actuelle, la fibre de verre, obtenue à partir de fibres très fines liées à l'aide d'un mélange de résines chimiquement inertes, est sans doute utilisée dans les bâtiments plus que tout autre type de matériau calorifuge.

Spanish

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Record 13 1993-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Flex rubber insulation is a tough, flexible rubber material. It has good insulating qualities, good cementing qualities, excellent weather-aging qualities, and prevents sweating of cold-water lines. It is also water and fire resistant. Flexible rubber insulation is well suited for covering tubing used in refrigeration and cold-water lines. It comes in a variety of lengths with a wall thickness of 3/8 to 3/4 inch and fits pipe up to 4 inches in diameter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
OBS

Le caoutchouc souple est un matériau résistant, qui possède de bonnes propriétés d'isolation ainsi qu'une excellente tenue aux intempéries; de plus, il se colle bien, il empêche la formation d'eau de condensation sur les canalisations d'eau froide, il est hydrofuge et ignifuge. Ce type de calorifuge convient bien au revêtement des canalisations utilisées dans les réseaux de réfrigération/refroidissement et de distribution d'eau froide. Il est fabriqué en diverses longueurs, il a une épaisseur de paroi allant de 3/8 à 3/4 pouce, et il convient à des tuyaux d'au plus 4 pouces de diamètre.

Spanish

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Record 14 1987-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Safe-T-Strip has been developed to provide a safe method of removing potentially hazardous pipe insulation without incurring the inconvenience and costly requirements of conventional methods. Safe-T-Strip is a clear heavy gauge PVC zippered shroud or bag which isolates the insulation to be removed. It has a tool pouch and gloves in the inside, in which the worker places its hands. All personnel in the area are protected by Safe-T-Strip without the need for masks or protective clothing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
OBS

Source : dépliant de la Cie "Georges Nadeau inc.", de Ville Saint-Laurent, qui fabrique ce dispositif de sécurité. L'équivalent a été proposé par un représentant de cette compagnie.

Spanish

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