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CONDENSATE RETURN [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inverted bucket trap
1, record 1, English, inverted%20bucket%20trap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inverted bucket steam trap 2, record 1, English, inverted%20bucket%20steam%20trap
correct
- inverted-bucket steam trap 3, record 1, English, inverted%2Dbucket%20steam%20trap
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] trap with an inlet channeled to the bottom of the trap body so the condensate enters underneath the inverted bucket[, and in which the] valve opens when the trap fills with condensate and discharges the condensate into the return line. 3, record 1, English, - inverted%20bucket%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The discharge from the inverted bucket trap is intermittent and requires a differential pressure between the inlet and discharge of the trap to lift the condensate from the bottom of the trap to the discharge connection. Bucket traps are used for draining condensate and air from blast coils, unit heaters and steam heating coils. Inverted bucket traps are well suited for draining condensate from steam lines or equipment where an abnormal amount of air is to be discharged and where dirt may drain into the trap. 4, record 1, English, - inverted%20bucket%20trap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à flotteur inversé ouvert
1, record 1, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- purgeur à flotteur inversé 2, record 1, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Purgeur de vapeur muni d'un flotteur ouvert en forme de cuve inversée ou de cloche, solidaire d'un clapet assurant l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'orifice d'évacuation des condensats. 3, record 1, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le purgeur à flotteur inversé […] fonctionne de façon identique [au purgeur à flotteur ouvert en seau]. Lorsque la vapeur arrive, elle s'accumule sous la cloche[,] qui se vide d'eau et s'élève, fermant le clapet de retenue, tandis que l'afflux de condensats fait redescendre le flotteur par son poids, ce qui libère le clapet. Il s'agit donc d'un fonctionnement par chasses successives. C'est un système assez délicat et sensible au gel. 4, record 1, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boiler return trap
1, record 2, English, boiler%20return%20trap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alternating receiver 2, record 2, English, alternating%20receiver
correct
- return trap 3, record 2, English, return%20trap
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used in some vapor-steam heating systems to return condensation to the boiler under varying pressure conditions of operation up to the working limit of the boiler. 4, record 2, English, - boiler%20return%20trap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boiler Return Trap or Alternating Receiver. This type of trap is used to return condensate to a low pressure boiler. The boiler return trap does not hold steam as do other types, but is an adaptation of the lifting trap. It is used in conjunction with a boiler to prevent flooding return mains when excess pressure prevents condensate from returning to the boiler by gravity. The boiler trap collects condensate and equalizes the boiler and trap pressure, enabling the condensate in the trap to flow back to the boiler by gravity. 5, record 2, English, - boiler%20return%20trap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à retour
1, record 2, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20retour
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hartford loop
1, record 3, English, Hartford%20loop
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Hartford loop is a special arrangement of return piping at the boiler. Its purpose is to reduce the likelihood of an insignificant quantity of water creating a low water condition that can cause damage to a steam heating boiler. It came into general use in 1919 and was primarily designed for use with heating systems having gravity wet return. In effect, it consists of two loops of pipe forming two U-tubes. The first loop is around the boiler and the second loop is composed of the drip connection, the wet return, and a short riser called the loop riser.... The use of a Hartford loop is not recommended where the condensate is returned to the boiler by a condensate pump. 2, record 3, English, - Hartford%20loop
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boucle de Hartford
1, record 3, French, boucle%20de%20Hartford
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- boucle Hartford 2, record 3, French, boucle%20Hartford
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La boucle de Hartford est une configuration conçue comme un des dispositifs destinés à empêcher la vidange accidentelle de la chaudière. 3, record 3, French, - boucle%20de%20Hartford
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dry return
1, record 4, English, dry%20return
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A return pipe in a steam heating system that carries both water of condensation and air. 1, record 4, English, - dry%20return
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dry return is that portion of the return line located above the boiler water line. In addition to carrying condensate, it also carries steam and air. The end of the dry return must be located at the proper height to maintain the minimum required distance above the boiler water line. 1, record 4, English, - dry%20return
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- retour sec
1, record 4, French, retour%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- canalisation de retour sèche 2, record 4, French, canalisation%20de%20retour%20s%C3%A8che
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canalisations de retour ramènent les eaux de condensation des corps de chauffe à la chaudière. La canalisation de retour horizontale, servant de collecteur aux colonnes descendantes, peut être située au-dessus du plan d'eau correspondant à la pression atmosphérique [...] : on a alors affaire à un retour sec. Cette canalisation de retour horizontale peut, au contraire, être située au-dessous de ce plan : on a alors affaire à un retour humide ou retour noyé. 3, record 4, French, - retour%20sec
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-01-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- condensate return 1, record 5, English, condensate%20return
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- retour du condensat
1, record 5, French, retour%20du%20condensat
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- R. COND. 1, record 5, French, R%2E%20COND%2E
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- two-pipe system
1, record 6, English, two%2Dpipe%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- two-pipe heating system 2, record 6, English, two%2Dpipe%20heating%20system
correct
- double-pipe system 3, record 6, English, double%2Dpipe%20system
correct, officially approved
- 2-pipe system 4, record 6, English, 2%2Dpipe%20system
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steam heating systems... it is a two-pipe system when the heating unit has two separate pipe connections-one used for the steam supply and the other for the condensate return. 2, record 6, English, - two%2Dpipe%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Hot water heating systems] Two-pipe systems. For large installations the supply of hot water needs to be kept separate from that water which has been cooled by passing through a convector. To accomplish this one pipe is used to supply the hot water, which then empties into another pipe used for return. This type of system provides the water at as high a temperature as possible. The return may be classified as reverse return or direct return. 5, record 6, English, - two%2Dpipe%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
double-pipe system: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 6, English, - two%2Dpipe%20system
Record 6, Key term(s)
- two pipe system
- two pipe heating system
- 2 pipe system
- double pipe system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de chauffage à deux tuyaux
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système à deux tuyaux 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- installation à deux tuyaux 3, record 6, French, installation%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
correct, feminine noun
- système à 2 tuyaux 4, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%202%20tuyaux
masculine noun
- système deux tubes 5, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20deux%20tubes
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de chauffage à deux tuyaux [...] comporte deux tuyaux, dont un d'amenée pour la vapeur, et l'autre de retour, plus petit, pour l'eau de condensation. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Chauffage à eau chaude] Dans le chauffage à deux tuyaux [...] Il existe des canalisations distinctes par l'alimentation des corps de chauffe et le retour de l'eau chaude vers la chaudière. 6, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système à deux tuyaux : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calefacción
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de dos tuberías
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20dos%20tuber%C3%ADas
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- float trap
1, record 7, English, float%20trap
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steam trap operated by a float. 2, record 7, English, - float%20trap
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The discharge from the float trap is generally continuous. This type is used for draining condensate from steam headers, steam heating coils, and other similar equipment. When a float trap is used for draining a low pressure steam system, it should be equipped with a thermostatic air vent. 3, record 7, English, - float%20trap
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When enough condensate has drained(by gravity) into the trap body, the float is lifted which in turn lifts the pin off its seat and permits the condensate to flow into the return until the float has been sufficiently lowered to close the port. Temperature does not affect the operation of a float trap. 2, record 7, English, - float%20trap
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à flotteur
1, record 7, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme générique désignant une catégorie de purgeurs de vapeur munis d'un dispositif flottant destiné à commander l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'orifice d'évacuation des condensats. 2, record 7, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fonctionnement des purgeurs automatiques peut être fondé sur la différence de températures (purgeurs à dilatation [...]) ou sur la différence de densité entre les deux fluides (purgeurs à flotteur, et aussi purgeurs à écoulement permanent). 3, record 7, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On distingue trois types principaux de purgeurs : - les purgeurs à flotteur, réagissant au niveau du condensat; - les purgeurs thermostatiques [...] - les purgeurs thermodynamiques [...] 4, record 7, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Purgeur à flotteur. L'eau condensée s'écoule dans un petit bac comportant un flotteur [...] Lorsque l'eau condensée atteint un certain niveau, le flotteur ouvre un orifice par lequel s'écoule l'eau de condensation. Si le niveau de l'eau de condensation s'abaisse, le flotteur ferme l'orifice d'entrée. 5, record 7, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appartiennent à cette catégorie les purgeurs à flotteur fermé, à flotteur ouvert et à flotteur inversé ouvert. 2, record 7, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-04-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Heating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- motor-driven pump
1, record 8, English, motor%2Ddriven%20pump
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- motor pump 2, record 8, English, motor%20pump
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the steam condensate cannot be returned by gravity to the boiler in a two-pipe system, an alternating return lifting trap, condensate return pump, or vacuum return pump must be used to force the condensate back into the boiler.... A motor-driven pump controlled from the boiler water level then forces the condensate back to the boiler. 3, record 8, English, - motor%2Ddriven%20pump
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Chauffage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- motopompe
1, record 8, French, motopompe
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- moto-pompe 2, record 8, French, moto%2Dpompe
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'un moteur thermique ou électrique, d'une pompe et de ses canalisations d'aspiration et de refoulement. 3, record 8, French, - motopompe
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alimentation au moyen de moto-pompes électriques. Les eaux condensées sont recueillis dans une bâche où elles sont reprises par une pompe qui les réintroduit dans la chaudière. [...] Retour des eaux condensées au moyen de vapeur. [...] Ces deux types d'alimenteurs [alimenteurs sous-pression et alimenteurs sous vide], fonctionnant sous l'action de la vapeur, doivent être attentivement surveillés. [...] Le principal avantage qu'ils offrent par rapport aux moto-pompes alimentaires, réside dans le fait qu'ils ne dépendent, en aucune façon, de la fourniture du courant et que leur coût d'exploitation est peu élevé. 2, record 8, French, - motopompe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bombas
- Calefacción
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- motobomba
1, record 8, Spanish, motobomba
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto formado por una bomba para líquidos, con sus correspondientes canalizaciones aspirante e impelente, y el motor que la acciona. 1, record 8, Spanish, - motobomba
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-08-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
- Materials Handling
- Gas Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- condensate return line 1, record 9, English, condensate%20return%20line
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transports
- Manutention
- Industrie du gaz
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- collecteur de retour des condensats
1, record 9, French, collecteur%20de%20retour%20des%20condensats
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-05-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tube bank
1, record 10, English, tube%20bank
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a typical pulp and/or paper mill, about one-half of the process steam is used "indirectly" in tube banks, drying cylinders, and heating jackets. In these applications, the condensate is available for return to the boiler house. A condensate return system involves capital costs for pumps, tanks, traps and piping, but is easily justified because of heat credits and savings in raw water treatment. Where contamination of the condensate is possible(as, for example, with evaporators or black liquor heaters), some method of monitoring the condensate must be employed to prevent return of a fouled stream. 1, record 10, English, - tube%20bank
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- faisceau de tubes
1, record 10, French, faisceau%20de%20tubes
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les papeteries classiques, on consomme la moitié de la vapeur indirectement dans les faisceaux de tubes, les cylindres ou les chemises pour chauffer ou vaporiser la matière de l'autre côté de la paroi. Dans ces applications, on peut renvoyer les condensats dans le générateur. Les circuits de retour des condensats entraînent des frais d'investissement au titre de l'acquisition des pompes, des réservoirs, des séparateurs et des canalisations, mais ces frais sont amplement contrebalancés par les économies réalisées au titre du traitement des eaux. Quand les condensats peuvent être contaminés (par exemple dans le cas des évaporateurs ou des réchauffeurs de liqueur noire), il faut contrôler leur état pour éviter de recirculer un liquide pollué. 1, record 10, French, - faisceau%20de%20tubes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-05-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- waterlog
1, record 11, English, waterlog
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Care must be taken not to raise the return condensate line above its present level, as this may waterlog the heater. 1, record 11, English, - waterlog
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 11, Main entry term, French
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On ne doit jamais raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats au-dessus du niveau établi, ce qui risquerait de noyer le chauffe-eau. 1, record 11, French, - noyer
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-05-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- supply return pipe system
1, record 12, English, supply%20return%20pipe%20system
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Connect steam condensate(or "return") line of the dishwashing machine to the supply's return pipe system. 1, record 12, English, - supply%20return%20pipe%20system
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- circuit de retour d'alimentation
1, record 12, French, circuit%20de%20retour%20d%27alimentation
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats du lave-vaisselle au circuit de retour d'alimentation. 1, record 12, French, - circuit%20de%20retour%20d%27alimentation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-12-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Household Utensils and Appliances
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- condensate line 1, record 13, English, condensate%20line
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- return condensate line 1, record 13, English, return%20condensate%20line
- return line 1, record 13, English, return%20line
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Connect steam condensate(or "return") line of the dishwashing machine to the supply's return pipe system. Care must be taken not to raise the return condensate line above its present level, as this may waterlog the heater. 1, record 13, English, - condensate%20line
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Équipement ménager
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- canalisation de condensats
1, record 13, French, canalisation%20de%20condensats
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- canalisation de retour des condensats 1, record 13, French, canalisation%20de%20retour%20des%20condensats
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats du lave-vaisselle au circuit de retour d'alimentation. On ne doit jamais raccorder la canalisation de retour des condensats au-dessus du niveau établi, ce qui risquerait de noyer le chauffe-eau. 1, record 13, French, - canalisation%20de%20condensats
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-02-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Heating
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- wet return
1, record 14, English, wet%20return
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The return piping that carries the condensate accumulation back to the boiler and is installed below the level of the boiler water line is called a wet return. It is completely filled with water and does not carry air or steam. When the system is first filled with water or is cold, the pressure throughout the system is the same, or balances. Therefore, the water is at the same level in the boiler and drip connection as indicated by the boiler water line. 1, record 14, English, - wet%20return
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- retour humide
1, record 14, French, retour%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- retour noyé 2, record 14, French, retour%20noy%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- canalisation de retour noyée 3, record 14, French, canalisation%20de%20retour%20noy%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- conduite de retour noyée 3, record 14, French, conduite%20de%20retour%20noy%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canalisations de retour ramènent les eaux de condensation des corps de chauffe à la chaudière. La canalisation de retour horizontale, servant de collecteur aux colonnes descendantes, peut être située au-dessus du plan d'eau correspondant à la pression atmosphérique (...) : on a alors affaire à un retour sec. Cette canalisation de retour horizontale peut, au contraire, être située au-dessous de ce plan : on a alors affaire à un retour humide ou retour noyé. 4, record 14, French, - retour%20humide
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-01-31
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- one-pipe system
1, record 15, English, one%2Dpipe%20system
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- single-pipe system 2, record 15, English, single%2Dpipe%20system
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Hot Water). A hot water heating system in which one-pipe serves both as a supply main and also as a return main. The heating units have separate supply and return pipes but both are connected to the same main. 3, record 15, English, - one%2Dpipe%20system
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 DEF
(Steam). A steam heating system consisting of a main circuit in which the steam and condensate flow in the same pipe. There is but one connection to each heating unit which must serve as both the supply and the return. 3, record 15, English, - one%2Dpipe%20system
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- système à un tuyau
1, record 15, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20un%20tuyau
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- système à un seul tuyau 2, record 15, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20un%20seul%20tuyau
correct, masculine noun
- installation à un tuyau 3, record 15, French, installation%20%C3%A0%20un%20tuyau
correct, masculine noun
- système monotube 4, record 15, French, syst%C3%A8me%20monotube
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Système à vapeur. [...] Dans un système à un tuyau, le conduit achemine la vapeur vers les éléments de transfert de chaleur. L'eau résultant de la condensation revient vers la chaudière par ce même conduit. 5, record 15, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20un%20tuyau
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1990-01-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Heating
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- condensate return 1, record 16, English, condensate%20return
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steam Units.... Special attention must be given to the condensate return system to prevent backup of condensate. 1, record 16, English, - condensate%20return
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- retour d'eau condensée
1, record 16, French, retour%20d%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le montage, le retour d'eau condensée, est situé en dessous du plan de pression de l'installation. Ce montage est dit "à retour noyé". Le retour est plein d'eau. 1, record 16, French, - retour%20d%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-01-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Heating
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- condensate return system
1, record 17, English, condensate%20return%20system
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steam Units.... Special attention must be given to the condensate return system to prevent backup of condensate. 1, record 17, English, - condensate%20return%20system
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- système de retour d'eau condensée
1, record 17, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20retour%20d%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le montage, le retour d'eau condensée, est situé en dessous du plan de pression de l'installation. Ce montage est dit "à retour noyé". Le retour est plein d'eau. 1, record 17, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20retour%20d%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1990-01-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- two-pipe steam system
1, record 18, English, two%2Dpipe%20steam%20system
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- two-pipe steam heating system 2, record 18, English, two%2Dpipe%20steam%20heating%20system
correct
- two-pipe steam-heating system 3, record 18, English, two%2Dpipe%20steam%2Dheating%20system
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heating system in which one pipe is used for supplying steam to radiator and another pipe is used to return cooled water or condensate to boiler. 4, record 18, English, - two%2Dpipe%20steam%20system
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two-pipe steam heating systems... are designed to operate at pressures ranging from subatmospheric(vacuum) to high pressure. Although they use many practical piping arrangements to provide up-flow or down-flow systems, they are conveniently classified by the method of condensate return to the boiler. Condensate can be returned to the boiler by gravity or by use of any one of several mechanical return means. 2, record 18, English, - two%2Dpipe%20steam%20system
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- système à vapeur à deux tuyaux
1, record 18, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20vapeur%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- système de chauffage à vapeur à deux tuyaux 2, record 18, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20vapeur%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) les installations de chauffage à vapeur (...) Le système de chauffage à deux tuyaux (...) comporte deux tuyaux, dont un d'amenée pour la vapeur, et l'autre de retour, plus petit, pour l'eau de condensation. 1, record 18, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20vapeur%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1990-01-30
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- return piping
1, record 19, English, return%20piping
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rapid condensation of steam is characteristic of steam unit heaters, especially during heating-up periods. The return piping must be planned to keep the heating coil free of condensate during periods of maximum heat output, and the steam piping must be able to carry a full supply of steam to the unit to take the place of that condensed. 1, record 19, English, - return%20piping
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- tuyauterie de retour
1, record 19, French, tuyauterie%20de%20retour
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comptage volumétrique et thermostatique: il est effectué par enregistrement des indications fournies, d'une part, sur le débit du fluide chauffant au moyen d'une turbine à eau et, d'autre part, sur la différence des températures entre canalisations d'aller et de retour au moyen d'un ensemble thermostatique composé d'une sonde "chaude" (sur la tuyauterie aller) et d'une sonde "froide" (sur la tuyauterie retour). 1, record 19, French, - tuyauterie%20de%20retour
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Installations à vapeur basse pression] Le diamètre minimal couramment admis pour les tuyauteries de retour est 3/8 (12 x 17). 1, record 19, French, - tuyauterie%20de%20retour
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1990-01-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- one-pipe steam system
1, record 20, English, one%2Dpipe%20steam%20system
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- one-pipe steam-heating system 2, record 20, English, one%2Dpipe%20steam%2Dheating%20system
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steam heating system in which steam supplied to radiator travels in same pipe but in opposite direction as the cold water or condensate returning from radiator. 3, record 20, English, - one%2Dpipe%20steam%20system
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A steam heating system consisting of a main circuit in which the steam and condensate flow in the same pipe. There is but one connection to each heating unit which must serve as both the supply and the return. 4, record 20, English, - one%2Dpipe%20steam%20system
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- système de chauffage à vapeur à un tuyau
1, record 20, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20vapeur%20%C3%A0%20un%20tuyau
proposal, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Systèmes à vapeur. (...) Système à un tuyau. Dans un système à un tuyau, le conduit achemine la vapeur vers les éléments de transfert de chaleur. L'eau résultant de la condensation revient vers la chaudière par ce même conduit. 2, record 20, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20vapeur%20%C3%A0%20un%20tuyau
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1990-01-29
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Heating
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- condensate return pump
1, record 21, English, condensate%20return%20pump
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- condensate pump 2, record 21, English, condensate%20pump
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Condensate return pumps are used for low pressure, gravity return heating system. They are normally of the motor driven centrifugal type and have a receiver and automatic float control. Other types of condensate return pumps are the rotary, screw, turbine and reciprocating pump.... the condensate pump has a capacity of 2. 5 to 3 times normal flow. 3, record 21, English, - condensate%20return%20pump
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When the steam condensate cannot be returned by gravity to the boiler in a two-pipe [steam heating] system, an alternating return lifting trap, condensate return pump, or vacuum return pump must be used to force the condensate back into the boiler. In a condensate return pump arrangement, the return piping is arranged for the water to flow by gravity into a collecting receiver or tank, which may be located below the steam-boiler waterline. 4, record 21, English, - condensate%20return%20pump
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 3 CONT
When... the condensate cannot be returned to the boiler by gravity... a condensate pump [is used]... A condensate pump must be located at the low point of return and as close to the boiler as possible. 2, record 21, English, - condensate%20return%20pump
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Chauffage
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- pompe à vide de retour de l'eau condensée
1, record 21, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20retour%20de%20l%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- pompe de retour de l'eau de condensation 1, record 21, French, pompe%20de%20retour%20de%20l%27eau%20de%20condensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans une telle installation, quand l'eau condensée ne peut retourner par gravité dans le générateur de vapeur, on emploie une pompe refoulante ou une pompe à vide de retour de l'eau condensée, pour introduire celle-ci sous pression dans le générateur. Dans les installations à pompe de retour de l'eau de condensation, la tuyauterie de retour est dimensionnée de manière à ce que l'eau s'écoule par gravité dans le collecteur de retour ou dans la bâche recueillant le produit de condensation 1, record 21, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20retour%20de%20l%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1990-01-29
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- flash trap
1, record 22, English, flash%20trap
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flash Trap. The discharge from a flash trap is intermittent. This type of trap is used only if a pressure differential of 5 psi or more exists between the steam supply and condensate return. Flash traps may be used with unit heaters, steam heating coils, steam lines and other similar equipment. 1, record 22, English, - flash%20trap
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à chicanes
1, record 22, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20chicanes
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- purgeur à orifices 2, record 22, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20orifices
masculine noun
- purgeur à chicane 3, record 22, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20chicane
masculine noun
- purgeur à résistance 4, record 22, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9sistance
masculine noun
- purgeur à détente 3, record 22, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9tente
masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les purgeurs à détente ou à chicane, appelés aussi purgeurs à résistance, provoquent le dépôt de l'eau condensée par la circulation de la vapeur dans diverses chambres séparées par des cloisons en chicanes, la vapeur subissant une détente partielle dans chaque chambre. Le plus simple de ces purgeurs est le séparateur d'eau, dans lequel l'eau se rassemble à la partie basse, la vapeur s'échappant dans une direction différente. 3, record 22, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20chicanes
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Purgeurs à chicanes ou à orifices. (...) Fonctionnement: En traversant les orifices, une partie des condensats se revaporise. Cette revaporisation ralentit l'écoulement du condensat ou de la vapeur. 1, record 22, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20chicanes
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1986-07-22
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Equipment
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- condensate return steam coil 1, record 23, English, condensate%20return%20steam%20coil
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a commercial dishwashing machine. 2, record 23, English, - condensate%20return%20steam%20coil
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Restaurants)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- serpentin pour retour d'eau de condensation
1, record 23, French, serpentin%20pour%20retour%20d%27eau%20de%20condensation
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1985-12-06
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Heating
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- district steam-heating complex 1, record 24, English, district%20steam%2Dheating%20complex
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A district steam-heating complex is composed of one or more steam generating plants, a network of mains, and meters on the premises of each customer. In addition, there may be a system of piping parallel to the supply piping to return the condensate to the steam generating plant. If it is not economical to return the condensate, it may be discharged to a sewer system at the point of use. 1, record 24, English, - district%20steam%2Dheating%20complex
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Chauffage
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- complexe de chauffage collectif à vapeur
1, record 24, French, complexe%20de%20chauffage%20collectif%20%C3%A0%20vapeur
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- volatile amine
1, record 25, English, volatile%20amine
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is... highly desirable to protect the condensate and return pipe systems against [the] corrosion. This is generally achieved by using volatile amines which are introduced into the boiler water and carried in the steam. 1, record 25, English, - volatile%20amine
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- amine volatile
1, record 25, French, amine%20volatile
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a [...] un vif intérêt à protéger les canalisations de condensats et de retour contre [la] corrosion. Ceci s'obtient, en général, par l'emploi d'amines volatiles introduites dans l'eau de chaudières et entraînées dans la vapeur. 1, record 25, French, - amine%20volatile
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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