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CONDENSATE TANK [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- condensate tank
1, record 1, English, condensate%20tank
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- condensation tank 2, record 1, English, condensation%20tank
correct
- condensate reservoir 3, record 1, English, condensate%20reservoir
correct
- condensate receiver 4, record 1, English, condensate%20receiver
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the boiler heats water, a substantial amount of condensation occurs. Instead of letting this valuable moisture simply evaporate, a condensate receiver, also called a condensate tank, captures it and sends it back to the boiler room so it can be reused. 4, record 1, English, - condensate%20tank
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réservoir de condensation
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20condensation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réservoir de condensats 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20condensats
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- réservoir de condensat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- receiver tank
1, record 2, English, receiver%20tank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- collecting tank 2, record 2, English, collecting%20tank
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pump and Receiver Systems. Condensate returns by gravity, not directly to the boiler, but to a receiver tank. When the water level in the boiler reaches a low level that requires the introduction of makeup, the pump is actuated by the boiler water-level controller and discharges the condensate into the boiler. 3, record 2, English, - receiver%20tank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bâche de récupération
1, record 2, French, b%C3%A2che%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les eaux condensées sont recueillies dans une bâche où elles sont reprises par une pompe qui les réintroduit dans la chaudière. Comme la quantité d'eaux condensées ne correspond pas toujours aux besoins instantanés d'eau d'alimentation, la bâche de récupération doit pouvoir contenir une certaine réserve qui peut être de l'ordre de la consommation d'eau pendant 10 à 20 minutes en allure de pointe. 2, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2che%20de%20r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vacuum pump
1, record 3, English, vacuum%20pump
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- vacuum heating pump 2, record 3, English, vacuum%20heating%20pump
- vacuum return pump 3, record 3, English, vacuum%20return%20pump
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pump for exhausting air [or steam] or other as from an enclosed space to a desired degree of vacuum. 4, record 3, English, - vacuum%20pump
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These same basic components may be used in the design of a vacuum or a subatmospheric system. The vacuum heating pump maintains a vacuum in the return piping under all operating conditions, assisting the supply steam in overcoming the resistance of the system piping and assuring rapid and uniform steam distribution. 2, record 3, English, - vacuum%20pump
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vacuum pumps are used on a system where the returns are under a vacuum. The assembly consists of a receiver, separating tank and automatic controls for discharging the condensate to the boiler. Vacuum pumps are sized in the same manner as condensate pumps for a delivery of 2. 5 to 3 times the design condensing rate. 2, record 3, English, - vacuum%20pump
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pompe à vide
1, record 3, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chauffage à pression sous-atmosphérique. [...] Les pompes à vide sont de deux sortes : 1. les pompes à piston, activées par la vapeur, aspirantes et foulantes, et, 2. les pompes centrifuges accouplées directement à un moteur électrique. 2, record 3, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chauffage à vapeur sous vide. Une pompe à vide permet d'obtenir dans l'installation une pression inférieure à la pression atmosphérique [...] Le vide est parfois réalisé à l'aide d'une pompe refoulant l'eau condensée dans la chaudière et munie d'un système d'injecteurs appropriés [...] 3, record 3, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Pour les grands édifices [...] il est difficile de placer tous les échangeurs de chaleur au-dessus du niveau d'eau du générateur ou de la tuyauterie de retour. On utilise dans ce cas une pompe à vide qui maintient une pression inférieure à la pression atmosphérique (jusqu'à 650 mm de Hg) dans la tuyauterie générale de retour [...] 4, record 3, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-01-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Heating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- condensate return pump
1, record 4, English, condensate%20return%20pump
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- condensate pump 2, record 4, English, condensate%20pump
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - condensate%20return%20pump
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - condensate%20return%20pump
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - condensate%20return%20pump
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Chauffage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pompe à vide de retour de l'eau condensée
1, record 4, French, pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20retour%20de%20l%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pompe de retour de l'eau de condensation 1, record 4, French, pompe%20de%20retour%20de%20l%27eau%20de%20condensation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - pompe%20%C3%A0%20vide%20de%20retour%20de%20l%27eau%20condens%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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