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WEIGHT DIFFERENCE METHOD [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weight difference method
1, record 1, English, weight%20difference%20method
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... they have used different ways for estimating their SF6 consumption. [They] confirmed the use of the weight difference method... based on measuring the weight of gas cylinders used at the facility at the time when these were purchased and when these were returned to suppliers at the end of the usage. 1, record 1, English, - weight%20difference%20method
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode de différence de poids
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20diff%C3%A9rence%20de%20poids
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] a confirmé avoir utilisé la méthode de différence de poids. Cette méthode est basée sur la mesure du poids des bonbonnes de gaz utilisées à l’usine au moment de leur achat et au moment où elles sont retournées aux fournisseurs après l’utilisation. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20diff%C3%A9rence%20de%20poids
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Measuring Instruments
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pycnometer
1, record 2, English, pycnometer
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pyknometer 2, record 2, English, pyknometer
correct, see observation
- specific-gravity bottle 3, record 2, English, specific%2Dgravity%20bottle
correct
- specific gravity bottle 4, record 2, English, specific%20gravity%20bottle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small bottle for determining the specific gravity of grains, small fragments [or fluids]. 5, record 2, English, - pycnometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two methods are commonly used for determining the specific gravities of liquids. One method uses the hydrometer, an instrument that gives a specific gravity reading directly. A second method, called the bottle method, uses a "specific-gravity bottle, "i. e., a flask made to hold a known volume of liquid at a specified temperature(usually 20°C). The bottle is weighed, filled with the liquid whose specific gravity is to be found, and weighed again. The difference in weights is divided by the weight of an equal volume of water to give the specific gravity of the liquid. 3, record 2, English, - pycnometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pycnometer; pyknometer: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 2, English, - pycnometer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Appareils de mesure
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pycnomètre
1, record 2, French, pycnom%C3%A8tre
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- picnomètre 2, record 2, French, picnom%C3%A8tre
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flacon pour déterminer les masses volumiques des solides ou des liquides. 3, record 2, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pycnomètre est essentiellement un flacon de verre surmonté d'une tubulure très étroite portant un trait de repère. Il permet de peser, par différence, la masse du volume bien défini de liquide qu'il peut contenir, la masse du volume d'eau déplacé par un solide immergé dans le flacon rempli d'eau. La masse volumique de l'eau étant bien connue, on en déduit la masse volumique du liquide ou celle du solide que l'on a pris soin de peser séparément. 3, record 2, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peut servir à mesurer la masse volumique de la matière minérale d'un échantillon de sol, d'une roche plus ou moins poreuse ou de l'eau de mer. 4, record 2, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pycnomètre : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 5, record 2, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pycnomètre : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 2, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Instrumentos de medida
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- picnómetro
1, record 2, Spanish, picn%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato de medida de la densidad de sólidos y líquidos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - picn%C3%B3metro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- curtain coater
1, record 3, English, curtain%20coater
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The curtain coater comes in two types :(1) pressure head and(2) gravity feed. The pressure head is essentially a V-shaped reservoir made airtight by a removable cover and fitted across the bottom with an adjustable gap. A variable-speed, positive-displacement pump sends adhesive into the reservoir. Spread control is determined by the width of the knife gap, the pump speed, and the viscosity of the glue... The gravity feed system is the forerunner of the pressure head. The application method is quite similar, with one important difference : the curtain velocity cannot be controlled. The curtain falls as a waterfall, the weight controlled by mass and height. 1, record 3, English, - curtain%20coater
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curtain coating: A method of glue application in which the veneer passes through a "curtain" of adhesive. 1, record 3, English, - curtain%20coater
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- encolleuse à rideau
1, record 3, French, encolleuse%20%C3%A0%20rideau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- encolleuse à rideaux 2, record 3, French, encolleuse%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Encolleuse à rideau [...] Principe de fonctionnement. Le système comporte : un bâti, un réservoir à produit pouvant être muni d'un dispositif de chauffage, une pompe, un filtre, une tête d'application, une goulotte de récupération, des canalisations reliant la pompe à la tête d'arrosage et la goulotte de récupération au réservoir, ainsi qu'un tapis transporteur pour les pièces à encoller. L'enduction du subjectile se réalise par passage de ce dernier à travers un rideau de produit. La tête d'application appelée également tête d'arrosage, est une sorte de réservoir [Elle] peut être d'exécution «ouverte» ou «fermée». En exécution ouverte, le rideau se forme par gravité; la quantité déposée dépend de l'ouverture des lèvres et de la vitesse de passage à travers le rideau de la pièce à traiter. En exécution fermée, on a la possibilité de travailler soit par gravité, soit sous légère pression ou dépression. 1, record 3, French, - encolleuse%20%C3%A0%20rideau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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