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ROOF FAN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- active ventilation
1, record 1, English, active%20ventilation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active ventilation is a system that uses powered machines like fans to push and circulate air in order to ventilate a space.... Active ventilation in a roof or attic may look similar to passive ventilation systems, with soffit and ridge vents, except that active systems have the addition of a fan to push out hot air and pull in cool outside air. 1, record 1, English, - active%20ventilation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ventilation active
1, record 1, French, ventilation%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ventilation active. Pour ventiler un bâtiment de façon active, l'utilisation de dispositifs mécaniques pour assurer la circulation de l'air est nécessaire. Les systèmes les plus courants incluent la ventilation mécanique contrôlée (VMC) et les déshumidificateurs. 1, record 1, French, - ventilation%20active
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- roof ventilator
1, record 2, English, roof%20ventilator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device installed on the roof for the purpose of ventilating the interior of the building. 2, record 2, English, - roof%20ventilator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frequently combined with motorized fan equipment mounted on the roof, to provide positive air flow. 2, record 2, English, - roof%20ventilator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aérateur de toiture
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9rateur%20de%20toiture
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aérateur de toit 2, record 2, French, a%C3%A9rateur%20de%20toit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif placé sur le toit pour aérer l'intérieur du bâtiment. 3, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rateur%20de%20toiture
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Souvent combiné à un ventilateur à moteur servant à faire circuler l'air. 3, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9rateur%20de%20toiture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Drying Techniques (Farming)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- batch dryer
1, record 3, English, batch%20dryer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The batch-in-bin drying process involves using a bin as a batch dryer. A 3 to 4-foot deep layer of grain is placed in the bin and the fan and heater started. Typical drying air temperatures are 120 to 160F with airflow rates of 8 to 15 cfm/bushel. Drying begins at the floor and progresses upward. Grain at the floor of the bin becomes excessively dry while the top layer of the batch remains fairly wet. The grain is cooled in the bin after it is dried. Some batch-in-bin dryers hold the grain being dried in a layer near the roof. After the grain is dried it is dropped to the bin floor where it is cooled. As the grain is moved from the bin, the grain is mixed, and the average moisture content going into final storage should be low enough that mold growth will not be a problem. 2, record 3, English, - batch%20dryer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- batch drier
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessiccation (Techniques agricoles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- séchoir discontinu
1, record 3, French, s%C3%A9choir%20discontinu
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- séchoir statique 2, record 3, French, s%C3%A9choir%20statique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil dans lequel la masse du produit à traiter est introduite par lots maintenus en place pendant toute la durée de l'opération. Après vidange, de nouveaux lots sont mis en place et le cycle recommence. 3, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9choir%20discontinu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desecación (Técnicas agrícolas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- secadero discontinuo
1, record 3, Spanish, secadero%20discontinuo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- secadero intermitente 1, record 3, Spanish, secadero%20intermitente
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- whirly
1, record 4, English, whirly
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- whirly bird 2, record 4, English, whirly%20bird
correct
- whirly bird vent 3, record 4, English, whirly%20bird%20vent
correct
- whirly vent 4, record 4, English, whirly%20vent
correct
- whirly wind turbine 2, record 4, English, whirly%20wind%20turbine
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whirly Vent Ventilation. The Whirly Vent ventilation system is effective all year round, removing hot and moisture-laden air from roof cavities and rooms and replacing summer heat and winter damp with fresh air. [Text accompanied by an illustration.] 4, record 4, English, - whirly
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Whirly Bird Vents. These vents have a rotating top section that assist the flow of warm air to disperse. [Text accompanied by an illustration]. 3, record 4, English, - whirly
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Makes a dramatic difference to roof space temperatures. The in roof Fan changes air in the roof space between 50 and 70 times per hour, too fast for heat to build up much beyond the outside temperature. You would need 30 or more whirly type wind turbines and a strong breeze to achieve this rate of airflow.... Existing "whirly birds" can be incorporated as part of the exhaust system but have to be supplemented with additional vents as their free air area is far too small. 2, record 4, English, - whirly
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- turbine de ventilation
1, record 4, French, turbine%20de%20ventilation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La compagnie [Ventilation Maximum] offre [...] des ventilateurs statiques pour remplacer les vieilles turbines de ventilation. Ces turbines sont souvent bruyantes ou bloquées, elles peuvent aussi causer des infiltrations de neige. Le ventilateur statique évitera ces problèmes et peut être installé directement sur l'ancienne ouverture prévue pour la turbine. L'étanchéité du toit ne sera donc pas touchée par ce remplacement. 2, record 4, French, - turbine%20de%20ventilation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Turbine de ventilation de toit. 3, record 4, French, - turbine%20de%20ventilation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tubular centrifugal fan 1, record 5, English, tubular%20centrifugal%20fan
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to the axial and centrifugal fan classifications, a third class for special designs exists. This classification covers tubular centrifugal fans and axial-centrifugal, power roof ventilators. The tubular centrifugal type is often used a return-air fan in low-pressure HVAC systems. Air is discharged from the impeller in the same way as in standard centrifugal fans and then changed 90 ° in direction through straightening vanes. 1, record 5, English, - tubular%20centrifugal%20fan
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur tubulaire centrifuge
1, record 5, French, ventilateur%20tubulaire%20centrifuge
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- ventilateur centrifuge tubulaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-05-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- malqaf 1, record 6, English, malqaf
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arabic roof fan. 1, record 6, English, - malqaf
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- malqaf 1, record 6, French, malqaf
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-04-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Food Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wind turbine fan 1, record 7, English, wind%20turbine%20fan
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- aeolian fan 1, record 7, English, aeolian%20fan
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A device fitted on the roof of a vehicle, with a turbowheel turned by air velocity and which is coupled to a fan inside the vehicle. 1, record 7, English, - wind%20turbine%20fan
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ventilateur à turbine éolienne 1, record 7, French, ventilateur%20%C3%A0%20turbine%20%C3%A9olienne
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ventilateur, intérieur au véhicule, entraîné par une turbine éolienne placée sur le toit du véhicule. 1, record 7, French, - ventilateur%20%C3%A0%20turbine%20%C3%A9olienne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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