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SEALED SPACE [21 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
DEF

An insulation system consisting of a sealed, evacuated space that may contain porous insulating material.

OBS

vacuum insulation: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique
DEF

Système isolant constitué d'un espace étanche, sous vide hypobare, pouvant contenir un matériau isolant poreux.

OBS

isolation sous vide : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
DEF

An insulation system consisting of a sealed space from which the air has been removed to give a pressure of less than 0. 1 Pa [pascal].

OBS

high-vacuum insulation: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique
DEF

Système d'isolation constitué d'un espace étanche d'où l'air a été évacué pour atteindre une pression inférieure à 0,1 Pa [pascal].

OBS

isolation par vide poussé : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
DEF

A system in which powder has been sealed in an evacuated space.

OBS

vacuum powder insulation: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique
DEF

Système constitué d'un espace sous vide (hypobare) et contenant de la poudre.

OBS

isolation pulvérulente sous vide : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
DEF

A system of reflecting foils or films contained in a sealed evacuated space.

OBS

vacuum reflective insulation: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique
DEF

Système constitué de feuilles ou films réflecteurs contenus dans un espace étanche sous vide.

OBS

isolation réflective sous vide : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 5 2013-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heating
DEF

A closed tank with one connection to the hot circulating water of a sealed heating system, and with its inner space divided in two by a skin or diaphragm which allows more space for the hot water as it gets hotter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage
DEF

Ballon clos dans lequel les différences de pression s'exercent sur un volume d'azote, par l'intermédiaire d'une membrane souple.

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
OBS

The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in[upperscript 2] for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ...

OBS

The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electronically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
OBS

Contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure sur [géo]membrane bitumineuse au moyen d'une cloche à vide.

OBS

Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Scientific Instruments
CONT

A Geiger-Mueller(GM) tube is a gas-filled radiation detector. It commonly takes the form of a cylindrical outer shell(cathode) and the sealed gas-filled space with a thin central wire(the anode) held at [approximately] 1 kV [kilovolt] positive voltage with respect to the cathode. The fill gas is generally argon at a pressure of less than 0. 1 atm [atmosphere] plus a small quantity of a quenching vapor …

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Instruments scientifiques
CONT

[Détection et mesures des rayonnements nucléaires.] Gaz de remplissage : son choix est important puisque le développement de l’avalanche dépend largement de la dérive des électrons primaires. Toute trace d’oxygène doit être proscrite et on utilise le plus souvent un gaz rare (comme Ar [argon] ou Kr [krypton] ou Xe [xénon]) pour augmenter l’efficacité s’il s’agit de détecter des photons. Pour la détection des neutrons, on utilise d’autres gaz moins classiques. Ce gaz est souvent enfermé dans une enceinte scellée (emploi plus commode) ou peut être recyclé en permanence dans le compteur (dans la détection des particules chargées en particulier).

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
DEF

A vessel or cover enclosing a piece of equipment for the purpose of providing a sealed space around the equipment through which a cooling medium can be circulating.

CONT

Jackets are widely used with compressors.

OBS

jacket: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
DEF

Espace clos autour d'une pièce d'équipement ou d'une chambre permettant d'y faire circuler un fluide caloporteur.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

A sealed pressurized cabin for extremely high altitude or space flight which provides an acceptable environment for man, animal or equipment.

OBS

capsule: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Cabine hermétique pressurisée destinée aux très hautes altitudes ou au vol spatial et qui procure un milieu ambiant adapté à l'homme, à l'animal ou à l'équipement.

OBS

capsule : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Naves espaciales
DEF

Cabina estanca, de presión regulada para alturas extremadamente elevadas o para vuelos espaciales que brinda un ambiente aceptable para el hombre, animales, o equipo.

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Record 10 2007-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
CONT

In the case of a very dehydrated meal, that's significant water that needs to be added. Just talking in rough terms, would you guess that a vacuum sealed quart sized freezer bag with a dehydrated homemade meal in it would have space for, say, 1-1/2 cup of boiling water to be added? With enough bag lip left over to fold it over a little while it rehydrates?

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation

Spanish

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Record 11 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

... the Waste Collection System(WCS) operates differently from the facilities on Earth. The WCS comprises a commode, a urinal, fan separators, and an odor and bacterial filter. To keep bodies from floating away due to weightlessness, astronauts fasten a seat belt-like strap or lower a bar over their legs and wedge their feet into footholds. Space toilets flush with air instead of water, and the fan helps separate liquids from solids. Liquids are purified and recycled for re-use, just as they are on Earth. Plastic bags inside the commode collect wastes, and are sealed and stored. The WCS also has storage areas for towels, wash cloths, urinal funnels, wet and dry wipes, tissues, disposable gloves, and trash bags.

OBS

waste collection system; WCS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

système de collecte des déchets; WCS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 12 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Life Science Glovebox will provide a sealed work area in which crew members can perform experimental procedures.... The enclosed volume of the Glovebox will be about one half cubic meter(approximately 16 cubic feet). As air circulates through the work space, activated charcoal filters will clean it continuously by adsorbing chemicals that may be present. In addition, a high efficiency air filter will remove particles and aerosols. Two HHRs [Habitat Holding Racks] provide the structural, mechanical, environmental, and communications support for the biospecimen habitats. The HHRs will provide life support resources and electrical power to the habitats and other scientific equipment, as well as data links to ISS [International Space Station] systems and the ground.

OBS

life science glovebox; LSG: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Deux [bâtis] sont présents à bord du CAM [Centrifuge Accommodation Module] : [le] «Life Science Glovebox» (LSG)» [,] une boîte à gants biologique spécialement conçue pour l'étude du vivant [et le] «Habitat Holding Racks (HRRs)» [qui] fournit les supports d'expériences ayant trait à la science du vivant, y compris l'énergie électrique, les transmissions de données et divers autres équipements scientifiques.

OBS

boîte à gants pour manipulations biologiques; LSG : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 13 2003-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
DEF

A system in which such elements are combined as to enable the maintenance of the life and well-being of the living occupants of a sealed space without replenishment from without.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Système dont les éléments sont combinés de telle sorte qu'ils rendent possible le maintien de la vie et le confort des êtres vivants qui occupent un espace clos, sans qu'il y ait apport quelconque venant de l'extérieur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecosistemas
DEF

ecosistema capaz de suministrar los elementos necesarios para la conservación de la vida.

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Record 14 2003-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

... the Waste Collection System(WCS) operates differently from the facilities on Earth. The WCS comprises a commode, a urinal, fan separators, and an odor and bacterial filter. To keep bodies from floating away due to weightlessness, astronauts fasten a seat belt-like strap or lower a bar over their legs and wedge their feet into footholds. Space toilets flush with air instead of water, and the fan helps separate liquids from solids. Liquids are purified and recycled for re-use, just as they are on Earth. Plastic bags inside the commode collect wastes, and are sealed and stored. The WCS also has storage areas for towels, wash cloths, urinal funnels, wet and dry wipes, tissues, disposable gloves, and trash bags.

OBS

space toilet: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Les W.-C. [...] de la Station spatiale internationale seront réalisés sur le même modèle [que celles de Skylab et comprendront les parties suivantes] : [une] soufflerie; [un] collecteur fécal; [une] sangle; [un] collecteur d'urine; [un] cale-pieds.

CONT

Pas question de s'asseoir sur un siège de W.-C. dans l'espace. Tout simplement parce qu'on ne s'assied pas, on flotte ! Donc, il est impératif de se sangler, à la taille comme aux pieds. Ensuite, les matières ne «tombent» pas au fond de la cuvette, pour la même raison, et il est inutile de penser à les évacuer au moyen d'un système de chasse d'eau. C'est donc de l'air qui est utilisé [pour] l'évacuation [des déchets]. Le corps de l'astronaute [...] doit s'adapter [...] sur le dispositif afin d'éviter toute «fuite». [...] Pour uriner, un tube flexible est utilisé. [Ce tube] est raccordé à la partie inférieure des toilettes. Un système d'entonnoir adapté anatomiquement permet aux astronautes des deux sexes d'utiliser les mêmes toilettes.

OBS

toilettes : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

WC d'entraînement.

Spanish

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Record 15 2002-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astronautics
CONT

The Microgravity Science Glovebox Ground Unit-delivered to the Marshall Center recently-will be used at Marshall' s Microgravity Development Laboratory to test experiment hardware before it is installed in the flight glovebox aboard the International Space Station U. S. Laboratory Module, Destiny. The space station glovebox will provide a sealed work area for experiments conducted in the unique, near-weightless, microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station. The Microgravity Science Glovebox Flight Unit is scheduled to be installed in Destiny in 2001.

OBS

microgravity science glovebox ground unit: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronautique
OBS

unité d'essais au sol de la boîte à gants : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 16 2001-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerospace Medicine
CONT

The MATROSHKA facility basically consists of a human phantom, which is housed in a sealed container providing structural support and fixation of the phantom and protection against e. g. space vacuum, space debris and solar UV.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine aérospatiale

Spanish

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Record 17 2000-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
CONT

Lift-It has engineered a fully Articulating Jib Crane with 360 degree rotation at the mast and knuckle position. The jib allows the operator freedom and ease of movement in any direction. It is ideal for overcoming obstacles in limited work space conditions. There is no need to festoon hosing, since either vacuum or compressed air can be supplied at the jib arm through the fully sealed mast, jib arms and bearing system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levage
OBS

Potences. Ce sont les auxiliaires classiques du poste de travail. Le bras dont elles sont dotées peut être à rotation partielle (potence murale) ou à révolution totale (potences sur colonne à bras pivotant sur 360°). Ce bras peut être rigide ou articulé (potence à bras satellite).

Spanish

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Record 18 1991-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
OBS

The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ,,,

OBS

The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electrically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
  • Mécanique des sols
OBS

Double soudure : Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression.

OBS

Soudure : Longtemps utilisé comme synonyme de "soudage" (...), ce terme est maintenant réservé exclusivement pour désigner le cordon de soudure exécuté par un procédé de soudage quelconque.

Spanish

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Record 19 1991-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
CONT

The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ...

OBS

The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electronically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
  • Mécanique des sols
OBS

Joint: Zone de liaison entre lés, nappes (ou panneaux),

OBS

Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression

Spanish

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Record 20 1991-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
CONT

Seam Testing Methods ... The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ...

OBS

The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electrically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
OBS

Contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure sur [géo]membrane bitumineuse au moyen d'une cloche à vide.

OBS

Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression.

Spanish

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Record 21 1986-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Batteries and Alternators (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

The original batteries installed in this space are of the sealed gas recombination type. As a result, ventilation in this space is not required. However, special ventilation may be required in the event that other types of batteries are installed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accumulateurs et alternateurs (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

batterie sans dégagement de gaz : terme uniformisé par le CN.

Spanish

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