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THROUGH FLOW LINE [25 records]

Record 1 2022-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
CONT

A simple format of immunological assay is lateral flow assay(LFA) or lateral flow immunochromatographic assay(LFIA) in which a membrane is embedded with specific antibodies. Through capillary action, the sample is loaded and pathogen-specific antigens are detected by giving a colored line. Gold/fluorescent nanoparticles are generally used and embedded with antibodies on the membrane and give a clear line of positive results...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
OBS

On peut citer comme exemple d'utilisation grand public [des tests à flux latéral] les tests de grossesse vendus en pharmacie et, plus récemment, les tests antigéniques pour la détection de la COVID-19.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
CONT

The pressure-type vacuum breaker has a spring-loaded valve that normally allows water to flow right through and normally is not open to the atmosphere. If the pressure in the line drops, a spring-loaded valve allows air into the piping downstream of the breaker and shuts off the pipe upstream of the breaker...

Key term(s)
  • pressure-type vacuum breaker

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Le brise-vide de type à pression est conçu pour fonctionner constamment sous pression. [...] Le brise-vide à pression doit être conçu pour qu'un effort suffisant soit exercé à l'ouverture de manière à compenser toute tendance du siège à gripper après une longue période en position de fermeture, dans des conditions de pression positive. Il existe en deux types fondamentaux : a) le type à obturateur (flotteur) conique ou sphérique à action directe - avec ressort pour aider à l'ouverture. b) le type à membrane - la membrane exerce l'effort nécessaire à l'ouverture.

Key term(s)
  • casse-vide de type à pression
  • brise-vide de type à pression

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Heating
DEF

A bucket that is usually hinged, so [that] water enters in sufficient quantity to fill the bucket and sinks it, [thus opening] a valve [and allowing] water [to flow] into the return line through a tube that extends almost to the bottom of the bucket.

CONT

Upright Bucket Trap. The discharge of condensate from this trap is intermittent. A differential pressure of at least 1 psi [pound per square inch] between the inlet and the outlet of the trap is normally required to lift the condensate from the bucket to the discharge connection. Upright bucket traps are commonly used to drain condensate and air from the blast coils, steam mains, unit heaters and other equipment. This trap is well suited for systems that have pulsating pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Chauffage
DEF

Purgeur à flotteur ouvert vers le haut, en cloche renversée (type seau) solidaire d'un clapet assurant l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'orifice d'évacuation des condensats.

OBS

[Dans le cas des purgeurs à flotteur ouvert en seau], le corps du purgeur se remplit d'abord d'eau jusqu'à ce qu'il déborde dans le flotteur et l'amène à s'abaisser. Le clapet de retenue s'ouvre alors et c'est la pression de vapeur qui évacue l'eau condensée.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Power Distribution
  • Wind Energy
CONT

The unified power flow controller(UPFC) enables independent and simultaneous control of a transmission line voltage, impedance, and phase angle. This has far reaching benefits : in steady state, the UPFC can be used to regulate the power flow through the line and improve utilization of the existing transmission system capacity; and, during power system transients, the UPFC can be used to mitigate power system oscillations and aid in the first swing stability of interconnected power systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution électrique
  • Énergie éolienne
OBS

Sur les liaisons en alternatif, en particulier si la puissance de la ferme [éolienne] devient non négligeable par rapport à la puissance du réseau, on intercale souvent des équipements type UPFC (Unified Power Flow Controller) chargés de limiter les variations de puissance et de stabiliser l’ensemble en dépit des variations de vent […]

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
DEF

[A] device located in [a] liquid line which provides a glass window through which liquid flow may be watched.

OBS

liquid flow indicator: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Machines frigorifiques
CONT

L'indicateur de passage de liquide («voyant liquide» tout court en langage professionnel) est composé d'une pièce en laiton matricé en forme d'un T (té) à deux raccords mâles, la troisième branche du T, d'un diamètre plus grand, étant obturée par un disque en verre épais, serré par un écrou annulaire à deux encoches au moyen de joints plastiques. Monté sur un conduit de liquide, on peut observer à travers le verre le passage du fluide frigorigène.

OBS

Noter que le terme «voyant liquide» utilisé couramment est un générique recouvrant l'indicateur de niveau de liquide et l'indicateur de passage de liquide.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 6 2008-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Aircraft Systems
DEF

A valve which controls pressure, volume, or flow direction in a fluid transmission system.

CONT

Pneumatic systems are often compared to hydraulic systems, but such comparisons can only hold true in general terms.... Control valves are... a necessary part of a typical pneumatic system.... The control valve consists of a lever with two lobes. [In the off position], a spring holds the left poppet closed so that compressed air entering the pressure port cannot flow to the brakes. [In the on position], one lobe of the lever holds the left poppet open and a spring closes the right poppet. Compressed air now flows around the opened left poppet, through a drilled passage, and into a chamber below the right poppet. Since the right poppet is closed, the high-pressure air flows out of the brake port and into the brake line to apply the brakes. To release the brakes, the control valve is returned to the off position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Circuits des aéronefs
DEF

Vanne qui contrôle la pression, le volume, la direction du débit dans un circuit de transmission de fluide.

OBS

vanne de commande : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

PHR

Vanne de commande de débit, de décharge, de démarrage, de pression, d'ouverture de trappe de train principal.

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Management Theory
  • Organization Planning
  • Production Management
  • Management Operations (General)
CONT

Further down the diagonal in this [product-process] matrix, the manufacturer of heavy equipment usually chooses a production structure characterized as a "disconnected line flow" process.... batches of a given model proceed irregularly through a series of work stations, or possibly even a low-volume assembly line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories de la gestion
  • Planification d'organisation
  • Gestion de la production
  • Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
CONT

[...] le producteur de matériels lourds choisit généralement une structure de production que l'on peut qualifier de processus de flux discontinus [...] les lots d'un modèle donné se déplacent le long d'une série de postes de travail, ou même éventuellement d'une chaîne d'assemblage de faible capacité.

Spanish

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Record 8 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dredging
DEF

An hydraulic cutter dredge that uses a bucket wheel excavator in place of the traditional rotary cutter. The bucket wheel is characterized by its high cutting torque in both directions and by a positive feed of the excavated material into the mouth of the dredged pipe.

OBS

Suction dredges, available in many sizes, are the most widely used type of dredge. They move soil by suction and pumping through pipes... The type of material to be excavated determines whether a cutter head will be required on the end of the suction line. A cutter head is used when material has to be loosened and cut up into small enough pieces to get into the suction line and flow through the pipes to discharge.

Key term(s)
  • bucketwheel dredge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage
CONT

Les dragues suceuses (ou aspiratrices) au point fixe sont utilisées pour les dragages en zone abritée et en terrain meuble. Les plus puissantes sont munies d'un désagrégateur rotatif (cutter), muni de lames d'acier dur et placé en bout du tuyau d'aspiration [...]

OBS

Sur une drague suceuse à roue-pelle, le désagrégateur rotatif que l'on retrouve sur certaines dragues suceuses est remplacé par une roue-pelle.

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
DEF

A small plug that is run through a flow line to clean the line or to test for obstructions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
  • Canalisations à grande distance
DEF

Dispositif pour nettoyer les canalisations obstruées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
  • Tuberías de larga distancia
DEF

Aparato que se usa para limpiar interiormente los oleoductos y gasoductos.

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Record 10 2003-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

Flow in which the streamlines are situated in meridional planes passing through one straight line(axis) and all such planes have the same streamline pattern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Écoulement dont les lignes de courant sont situées dans des plans méridiens passant par une droite (axe) et ont le même tracé dans chacun de ces plans.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
DEF

Flujo cuyas líneas de corriente están situadas en planos meridionales que cortan una línea recta (eje) y que presentan todos ellos la misma configuración de líneas de corriente.

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Record 11 2003-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Warning Devices
CONT

The inner core and the sheath are separated by an electrically insulating semiconductor material... This insulation loses some of its electrical resistance capabilities at a predetermined temperature anywhere along the line. When this condition happens, the current flow between the two components increases, initiating the alarm signal through the system control unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alarme-incendie
CONT

L'âme et la gaine sont séparées par un matériau semiconducteur électro-isolant [...] Cette isolation perd une partie de sa capacité de résistance électrique à une température prédéterminée à n'importe quel endroit de la ligne. Lorsque cette situation se produit, la circulation du courant électrique entre les deux éléments s'accroît, ce qui déclenche un signal d'alarme à l'unité de contrôle du système.

Spanish

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Record 12 2003-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Testing and Debugging
CONT

Single-step Debugging. To focus on a problem area, you can step line by line through the execution of an application. For example, when an application stops for a breakpoint, you can carefully examine each line that follows. Single-step debugging, along with the ability to set dynamic breakpoints, allows you to monitor, interrupt, and continue through the flow of the program to identify errors easily.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Test et débogage

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prueba y depuración
DEF

Método de depuración que usa rutinas cortas para establecer estados de sistema para comprobar la respuesta de un microprocesador.

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Record 13 2003-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Geological Prospecting
  • Geophysics
DEF

A technique used in electrical prospecting requiring artificial currents.

OBS

It is based on the principle that if two electrodes are inserted in the ground, and if an external voltage is applied across them, there will be a flow of current through the earth from one electrode to the other. If the medium through which the current flows is homogeneous in its electrical properties, the flow lines will be regular and, in a horizontal plane, symmetrical about the line joining the electrodes. Any inhomogeneities in these properties will cause distortions in the lines of current flow. Such distortions indicate the existence of buried material with higher conductivity than its surroundings, so that it attracts the flow lines toward itself, or with lower conductivity so that it tends to force the lines into the surrounding medium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection géologique
  • Géophysique
DEF

[Méthode] inventée et mise au point par C. et M. Schlumberger, [qui] consiste à faire passer des courants continus ou alternatifs dans le sous-sol et à mesurer les lignes équipotentielles à l'aide de deux électrodes secondaires.

Spanish

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Record 14 2001-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Thermal Management. A moderate-temperature water loop is provided via a 1. 3 cm(0. 5 in) line with a quick-disconnect to each ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack] at an inlet temperature range of 16-24°C(61-75°F). The water is circulated through heat exchangers and stainless steel cold plates to allow thermal conditioning of the internal payload hardware. The water flow is controlled within the U. S. Lab and the JEM [Japanese Experiment Module] to optimize the heat rejection efficiencies of the system. The maximum return water temperature is 49°C(120°F). Inside a payload rack, an avionics air/heat exchanger assembly can be connected to the loop to remove up to 1200 W by circulating air.

OBS

moderate-temperature water loop: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • moderate temperature water loop

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

boucle d'eau à température modérée : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 15 2000-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petroleum Technology - Maintenance
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
DEF

To force a device called a pig through a pipeline or a flow line for the purpose of cleaning the interior walls of the pipe...

CONT

Why pig a pipeline? ... After the pipeline is built, it will be necessary to run pigs to remove any debris left in the line from new construction; ... When the pipeline is in service, it wil be necessary to pig the line to maintain line efficiency and aid in the control of corrosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Technologie pétrolière)
  • Canalisations à grande distance
CONT

racleur ou ramoneur : Sphère ou obus garni de brosses que l'on fait passer dans un pipeline pour en racler et nettoyer la paroi interne.

Spanish

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Record 16 1998-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
DEF

A plug with a small hole drilled through it that is placed in the flow line at the wellhead to keep a well from flowing at too high a rate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires

Spanish

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Record 17 1996-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
OBS

"Piggyback" intravenous administration is a means of administering medication via the fluid pathway of an established primary infusion line. Features and Advantages : 1. Drugs may be given on an intermittent basis through a "keep-open" infusion. 2. The secondary bottle contains the medication; this may be single dose or multiple dose. 3. When desired, the primary infusion is clamped off and the prescribed amount of medication from the secondary bottle is administered. 4. A check-valve performs the following functions : a. Permits the primary infusion to flow after the medication has been administered b. Prevents air from entering the system c. Prevents secondary fluid from "running dry" d. Permits less mixing of primary fluid with secondary solution 5. Higher flow rates can be achieved by elevating either of the receptacles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)

Spanish

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Record 18 1993-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
CONT

... vacuum breaker is mounted directly in the line, and has a limited flow capacity due to the fact that line flow passes through the vacuum breaker. Several units may be installed in parallel to accommodate high capacity systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
CONT

[...] [le] brise-vide est monté directement sur la canalisation; il ne convient pas aux installations à fort débit puisque le fluide doit le traverser. Dans le cas de telles installations, on peut toujours monter plusieurs éléments en parallèle.

Spanish

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Record 19 1992-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
CONT

Vacuum breakers are basically anti-syphonage preventers and should never be used where there is any possibility of back pressure. They fall into 2 categories : a. Atmospheric Type... b. Pressure Type... The atmospheric type vacuum breaker is designed for intermittent service only. It should never be installed with a shut-off valve on the outlet side. It should only be used where it will be under pressure for short periods(maximum : 12 hours in a 24-hour period), not under pressure most of the time. Typical applications are : a. Washing Machines; b. Lawn Sprinkler Systems; c. Photographic Developing Tanks; and d. Vending Machines. This type of vacuum breaker is mounted directly in the line, and has a limited flow capacity due to the fact that line flow passes through the vacuum breaker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Distribution de l'eau
CONT

Les brise-vide sont essentiellement des dispositifs anti-siphonnage et ne devraient jamais être utilisés là où il y a risque de contre-pression. Ils se divisent en deux catégories: a) brise-vide de type atmosphérique (...) b) brise-vide de type à pression (...) Le brise-vide de type atmosphérique est conçu uniquement pour un service intermittent. Il ne devrait jamais être monté avec un robinet d'arrêt placé en aval. On ne devrait l'utiliser qu'aux endroits où il n'est sous pression que pendant de courtes périodes (soit 12 heures maximum au cours d'une période de 24 heures). En voici quelques utilisations types: a) machines à laver; b) systèmes d'arrosage de pelouses; c) cuves de développement photographique, et d) machines distributrices. Ce type de brise-vide est monté directement sur la canalisation; il ne convient pas aux installations à fort débit puisque le fluide doit le traverser.

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Record 20 1991-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
DEF

Drainage of low depressional areas and/or flat, heavy wet soil areas by means of a series of tile laid in a continuous line at a specific depth and grade below the ground surface so that free water entering the tile line at the joints or through perforations can flow to an outlet by gravity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
CONT

Le drainage par tuyaux enterrés consiste à disposer dans le sol, un réseau de tuyaux, destiné à l'aérer et à l'assainir.

CONT

Drainage par canalisations enterrées. Les sols profonds [...] et perméables se drainent classiquement à l'aide de drains parallèles entre eux et raccordés à un collecteur.

CONT

Le drainage par tuyaux enterrés [...] consiste à mettre en place un réseau de tuyaux enterrés. Les drains généralement parallèles recueillent les eaux d'infiltration et les conduisent dans les collecteurs.

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Record 21 1987-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
  • Household Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Electrical Domestic Appliances
CONT

The purpose of this switch is to avoid overflowing the laundry tub when the automatic washer is discharging its water. The switch is installed on the drain line between the laundry tub and laundry pump. Head pressure from the laundry tub activates the switch. Simultaneously a flow of water forming a loop from the pressure side of the pump through the switch bowl and returning to the pump intake keeps the switch contacts closed.(Pump runs continuously). When the laundry tub is completely empty the pump suction line takes in air. This pocket of air travels through the pump and through the return pressure loop. When the air enters the switch bowl, the pressure gives way to the pump suction side, thus pulling the switch contacts open(pump shuts off).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
  • Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
  • Appareillage électrique domestique

Spanish

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Record 22 1986-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
CONT

There are four faults of operation and maintenance which can reduce the maximum energy production of a [hydroelectric power] plant : 1. Waste of water over spillways. 2. Improper distribution of the load between the station units. 3. Water leakage through valves, gates, dam or flow line. 4. Wear on moving parts, especially corrosion or erosion of the runner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien des équipements électriques

Spanish

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Record 23 1986-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage of Water
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

An aeration tank or channel in which a spiral or helicoidal motion is given to the liquid in its flow through the tank by the introduction of air through a line of diffusers placed on one side of the bottom of each channel, by longitudinally revolving paddles, or by other means.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stockage des eaux
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Bassin d'activation où l'air est introduit de façon à créer un mouvement de rotation d'ensemble dans la masse du liquide.

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Record 24 1986-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
CONT

Water flowing through an insulating tube, subjected to a magnetic field of known constant strength at right angles to the line of flow, behaves like an electrical conductor moving through a magnetic field.

Key term(s)
  • flow line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
CONT

L'eau qui s'écoule dans un tube isolant soumise à un champ magnétique d'intensité constante connue perpendiculaire à l'axe d'écoulement, se comporte comme un conducteur électrique se déplaçant dans un champ magnétique.

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Record 25 1980-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Management Operations (General)
OBS

[Producing] several basic models with a variety of options(...) enables manufacturing to move from a job shop to a flow pattern in which batches of a given model proceed irregularly through a series of work stations, or possibly even a low-volume assembly line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
OBS

[Lorsqu'une entreprise offre] plusieurs modèles de base avec une variété d'options (...) la production [passe] d'un système de travail à façon à une structure de flux à travers laquelle les lots d'un modèle donné se déplacent irrégulièrement le long d'une série de postes de travail, ou même éventuellement d'une chaîne d'assemblage de faible capacité.

Spanish

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