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COMPRESSION STROKE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compression stroke
1, record 1, English, compression%20stroke
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The piston movement from BDC [bottom dead center] to TDC [top dead center] immediately following the intake stroke, during which both the intake valve and the exhaust valve are closed while the air fuel mixture in the cylinder is compressed. 2, record 1, English, - compression%20stroke
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compression stroke : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - compression%20stroke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- course de compression
1, record 1, French, course%20de%20compression
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- temps de compression 2, record 1, French, temps%20de%20compression
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deuxième temps du cycle à quatre temps (phase résistante). 2, record 1, French, - course%20de%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La soupape d'aspiration se ferme et, dans sa course ascendante, le piston comprime le mélange explosif jusqu'au point mort haut. 2, record 1, French, - course%20de%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
course de compression : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - course%20de%20compression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compression ratio
1, record 2, English, compression%20ratio
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of the volume of an engine cylinder before compression as compared to the volume of the same cylinder after compression. 2, record 2, English, - compression%20ratio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The difference between the volume inside a cylinder where the piston is at the bottom of its stroke and when it is at the top of its stroke is called the compression ratio. 3, record 2, English, - compression%20ratio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
For example, if a cylinder volume of 10 in.³ is compressed into 1 in.³, the compression ratio is 10:1. 2, record 2, English, - compression%20ratio
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compression ratio: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - compression%20ratio
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rapport volumétrique de compression
1, record 2, French, rapport%20volum%C3%A9trique%20de%20compression
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- taux de compression 2, record 2, French, taux%20de%20compression
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- rapport volumétrique 3, record 2, French, rapport%20volum%C3%A9trique
masculine noun
- rapport de compression 4, record 2, French, rapport%20de%20compression
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport entre le volume intérieur du cylindre lorsque le piston est au point mort bas et le volume intérieur du cylindre lorsque le piston est au point mort haut. 1, record 2, French, - rapport%20volum%C3%A9trique%20de%20compression
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux de compression : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - rapport%20volum%C3%A9trique%20de%20compression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema de acondicionamiento del aire (Vehículos automotores)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
- Motores mecánicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- grado de compresión
1, record 2, Spanish, grado%20de%20compresi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compressors
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multicylinder compressor
1, record 3, English, multicylinder%20compressor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For multicylinder compressors, an analysis must be made of the number of cylinders that might possibly be on a compression stroke at start and the position of the rods at that moment. 1, record 3, English, - multicylinder%20compressor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vertical and horizontal compressors may be single-cylinder or multicylinder units. The angle type is multicylinder with one or more horizontal and vertical compressing elements. 2, record 3, English, - multicylinder%20compressor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Compresseurs
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compresseur polycylindrique
1, record 3, French, compresseur%20polycylindrique
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- compresseur à cylindres multiples 2, record 3, French, compresseur%20%C3%A0%20cylindres%20multiples
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] pour produire de très basses températures, [...] on réalise des installations à deux étages de compression, dites «compound». Ce compoundage, qui était autrefois réalisé par un ensemble piston-cylindre-différentiel, s'obtient maintenant au moyen de compresseurs polycylindriques, dont certains cylindres sont utilisés en basse pression (BP) et d'autres en haute pression (HP) [...] 3, record 3, French, - compresseur%20polycylindrique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- piston chamber
1, record 4, English, piston%20chamber
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Specifically, the controller energizes a solenoid to cause fluid to flow through the pilot assembly into a large portion of the piston chamber during the compression stroke of the piston. 1, record 4, English, - piston%20chamber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- barillet de pompe
1, record 4, French, barillet%20de%20pompe
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'unité de commande met un solénoïde sous tension afin d'entraîner l'écoulement du fluide à travers l'ensemble pilote dans une grande partie du barillet de pompe pendant la course de compression du barillet. 1, record 4, French, - barillet%20de%20pompe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- catch
1, record 5, English, catch
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- taking the water 2, record 5, English, taking%20the%20water
- beginning 3, record 5, English, beginning
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the point of the stroke where the blade enters the water. 2, record 5, English, - catch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rower is at full compression up the slide, and tries to reach as far as possible to obtain a long stroke. 2, record 5, English, - catch
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To take the water, or initiate the catch, pivot from your shoulder sockets, lifting the hands a couple of inches, with the arms straight. 4, record 5, English, - catch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- attaque
1, record 5, French, attaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- entrée à l'eau 2, record 5, French, entr%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
- prise d'eau 2, record 5, French, prise%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
- appui 3, record 5, French, appui
masculine noun
- engager 4, record 5, French, engager
proposal, masculine noun
- tombée de pelle 5, record 5, French, tomb%C3%A9e%20de%20pelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le moment dans le coup d'aviron où la pelle entre dans l'eau. 6, record 5, French, - attaque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Une partie du] temps moteur ou propulseur [du coup d'aviron]. 7, record 5, French, - attaque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'attaque, les mains s'élèvent : la pelle entre dans l'eau puis [...] elle y prend appui [...]. Dès cet instant, il ne faut pas gêner son rendement mécanique [...] 8, record 5, French, - attaque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La rame entre dans l'eau pour y trouver un appui, les membres inférieurs et le tronc sont en flexion complète, les membres supérieurs sont étendus en avant. 7, record 5, French, - attaque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrada en el agua
1, record 5, Spanish, entrada%20en%20el%20agua
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- apoyo 1, record 5, Spanish, apoyo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-10-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- after top dead center
1, record 6, English, after%20top%20dead%20center
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ATDC 1, record 6, English, ATDC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point after the piston reaches the top of its travel on the compression stroke. 2, record 6, English, - after%20top%20dead%20center
Record 6, Key term(s)
- after top dead centre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- après point mort haut
1, record 6, French, apr%C3%A8s%20point%20mort%20haut
correct, masculine noun
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 2003-10-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- before top dead center
1, record 7, English, before%20top%20dead%20center
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- BTDC 1, record 7, English, BTDC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- before top dead centre 2, record 7, English, before%20top%20dead%20centre
correct
- BTDC 2, record 7, English, BTDC
correct
- BTDC 2, record 7, English, BTDC
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point just before the piston reaches the top of its travel on the compression stroke. 1, record 7, English, - before%20top%20dead%20center
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- avant le point mort haut
1, record 7, French, avant%20le%20point%20mort%20haut
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- avant PMH 2, record 7, French, avant%20PMH
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réglage de l'allumage par rupteur sur un 2T a pour but d'obtenir à la bougie une étincelle de bonne qualité à chaque tour de vilebrequin. Pour cela il faut que les contacts du rupteur soient bien réglés et que leur ouverture s'effectue au bon moment, c'est à dire légerement avant le point mort haut (PMH), c'est ce qu'on appelle l'avance à l'allumage. 1, record 7, French, - avant%20le%20point%20mort%20haut
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-02-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Compressors
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clearance pocket
1, record 8, English, clearance%20pocket
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Located in the cylinder head of compression stroke between the top of the piston and the cylinder head. 1, record 8, English, - clearance%20pocket
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Compresseurs
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chambre additionnelle d'espace mort
1, record 8, French, chambre%20additionnelle%20d%27espace%20mort
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Placée en tête de cylindre ou dans la paroi, en vue de régler la puissance frigorifique d'un compresseur. 1, record 8, French, - chambre%20additionnelle%20d%27espace%20mort
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-05-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- compression pressure 1, record 9, English, compression%20pressure
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
That pressure developed in a reciprocating piston engine at the end of the compression stroke without combustion of fuel(DISC 78, 338). 1, record 9, English, - compression%20pressure
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Machines
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pression de compression
1, record 9, French, pression%20de%20compression
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) un moteur de 6 cylindres Willème développant 185 ch à 1800 tr/mm a une pression de compression de 40 kg et une pression d'explosion de 65 kg (...). 1, record 9, French, - pression%20de%20compression
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pression de compression : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 9, French, - pression%20de%20compression
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-01-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- power stroke 1, record 10, English, power%20stroke
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Near the top of the compression stroke the highly compressed charge of air and gasoline is ignited by the spark plug and expanding rapidly, power stroke forces the piston back down to the bottom of the cylinder. 2, record 10, English, - power%20stroke
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Thus, during the power stroke the engine tends to speed up, while during the other three strokes, the engine tends to slow down. 2, record 10, English, - power%20stroke
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- temps moteur
1, record 10, French, temps%20moteur
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Troisième temps du cycle, soit la combustion , pendant lequel le piston est chassé vers le bas du cylindre et communique son impulsion au vilebrequin par l'intermédiaire de la bielle. 1, record 10, French, - temps%20moteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-10-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- valve lag
1, record 11, English, valve%20lag
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of degrees of crankshaft rotation after top or bottom center at which the intake or exhaust valve opens or closes. For example : if the intake valve closes 60 ° after bottom center on the compression stroke it has a valve lag of 60 °. 2, record 11, English, - valve%20lag
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- retard à la fermeture d'une soupape
1, record 11, French, retard%20%C3%A0%20la%20fermeture%20d%27une%20soupape
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- stroke of compression 1, record 12, English, stroke%20of%20compression
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- course de l'enfoncement
1, record 12, French, course%20de%20l%27enfoncement
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atterrisseur 1, record 12, French, - course%20de%20l%27enfoncement
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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