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RETURN CONDENSATE LINE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inverted bucket trap
1, record 1, English, inverted%20bucket%20trap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inverted bucket steam trap 2, record 1, English, inverted%20bucket%20steam%20trap
correct
- inverted-bucket steam trap 3, record 1, English, inverted%2Dbucket%20steam%20trap
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] trap with an inlet channeled to the bottom of the trap body so the condensate enters underneath the inverted bucket[, and in which the] valve opens when the trap fills with condensate and discharges the condensate into the return line. 3, record 1, English, - inverted%20bucket%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The discharge from the inverted bucket trap is intermittent and requires a differential pressure between the inlet and discharge of the trap to lift the condensate from the bottom of the trap to the discharge connection. Bucket traps are used for draining condensate and air from blast coils, unit heaters and steam heating coils. Inverted bucket traps are well suited for draining condensate from steam lines or equipment where an abnormal amount of air is to be discharged and where dirt may drain into the trap. 4, record 1, English, - inverted%20bucket%20trap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à flotteur inversé ouvert
1, record 1, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- purgeur à flotteur inversé 2, record 1, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Purgeur de vapeur muni d'un flotteur ouvert en forme de cuve inversée ou de cloche, solidaire d'un clapet assurant l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'orifice d'évacuation des condensats. 3, record 1, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le purgeur à flotteur inversé […] fonctionne de façon identique [au purgeur à flotteur ouvert en seau]. Lorsque la vapeur arrive, elle s'accumule sous la cloche[,] qui se vide d'eau et s'élève, fermant le clapet de retenue, tandis que l'afflux de condensats fait redescendre le flotteur par son poids, ce qui libère le clapet. Il s'agit donc d'un fonctionnement par chasses successives. C'est un système assez délicat et sensible au gel. 4, record 1, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dry return
1, record 2, English, dry%20return
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A return pipe in a steam heating system that carries both water of condensation and air. 1, record 2, English, - dry%20return
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dry return is that portion of the return line located above the boiler water line. In addition to carrying condensate, it also carries steam and air. The end of the dry return must be located at the proper height to maintain the minimum required distance above the boiler water line. 1, record 2, English, - dry%20return
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- retour sec
1, record 2, French, retour%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- canalisation de retour sèche 2, record 2, French, canalisation%20de%20retour%20s%C3%A8che
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canalisations de retour ramènent les eaux de condensation des corps de chauffe à la chaudière. La canalisation de retour horizontale, servant de collecteur aux colonnes descendantes, peut être située au-dessus du plan d'eau correspondant à la pression atmosphérique [...] : on a alors affaire à un retour sec. Cette canalisation de retour horizontale peut, au contraire, être située au-dessous de ce plan : on a alors affaire à un retour humide ou retour noyé. 3, record 2, French, - retour%20sec
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- waterlog
1, record 3, English, waterlog
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Care must be taken not to raise the return condensate line above its present level, as this may waterlog the heater. 1, record 3, English, - waterlog
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On ne doit jamais raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats au-dessus du niveau établi, ce qui risquerait de noyer le chauffe-eau. 1, record 3, French, - noyer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-05-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- supply return pipe system
1, record 4, English, supply%20return%20pipe%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Connect steam condensate(or "return") line of the dishwashing machine to the supply's return pipe system. 1, record 4, English, - supply%20return%20pipe%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- circuit de retour d'alimentation
1, record 4, French, circuit%20de%20retour%20d%27alimentation
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats du lave-vaisselle au circuit de retour d'alimentation. 1, record 4, French, - circuit%20de%20retour%20d%27alimentation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Household Utensils and Appliances
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- condensate line 1, record 5, English, condensate%20line
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- return condensate line 1, record 5, English, return%20condensate%20line
- return line 1, record 5, English, return%20line
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Connect steam condensate(or "return") line of the dishwashing machine to the supply's return pipe system. Care must be taken not to raise the return condensate line above its present level, as this may waterlog the heater. 1, record 5, English, - condensate%20line
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Équipement ménager
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- canalisation de condensats
1, record 5, French, canalisation%20de%20condensats
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- canalisation de retour des condensats 1, record 5, French, canalisation%20de%20retour%20des%20condensats
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats du lave-vaisselle au circuit de retour d'alimentation. On ne doit jamais raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats au-dessus du niveau établi, ce qui risquerait de noyer le chauffe-eau. 1, record 5, French, - canalisation%20de%20condensats
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-02-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Heating
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wet return
1, record 6, English, wet%20return
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The return piping that carries the condensate accumulation back to the boiler and is installed below the level of the boiler water line is called a wet return. It is completely filled with water and does not carry air or steam. When the system is first filled with water or is cold, the pressure throughout the system is the same, or balances. Therefore, the water is at the same level in the boiler and drip connection as indicated by the boiler water line. 1, record 6, English, - wet%20return
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- retour humide
1, record 6, French, retour%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- retour noyé 2, record 6, French, retour%20noy%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- canalisation de retour noyée 3, record 6, French, canalisation%20de%20retour%20noy%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- conduite de retour noyée 3, record 6, French, conduite%20de%20retour%20noy%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canalisations de retour ramènent les eaux de condensation des corps de chauffe à la chaudière. La canalisation de retour horizontale, servant de collecteur aux colonnes descendantes, peut être située au-dessus du plan d'eau correspondant à la pression atmosphérique (...) : on a alors affaire à un retour sec. Cette canalisation de retour horizontale peut, au contraire, être située au-dessous de ce plan : on a alors affaire à un retour humide ou retour noyé. 4, record 6, French, - retour%20humide
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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