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DISTANCE HEATING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Computer Graphics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- simulated annealing algorithm
1, record 1, English, simulated%20annealing%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Simulated annealing is a method for solving unconstrained and bound-constrained optimization problems. The method models the physical process of heating a material and then slowly lowering the temperature to decrease defects, thus minimizing the system energy. At each iteration of the simulated annealing algorithm, a new point is randomly generated. The distance of the new point from the current point, or the extent of the search, is based on a probability distribution with a scale proportional to the temperature. 1, record 1, English, - simulated%20annealing%20algorithm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Infographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de recuit simulé
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20de%20recuit%20simul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'algorithme de «recuit simulé», [est] inspiré des méthodes expérimentales de recuit, qui utilisent une alternance de refroidissements et de réchauffements pour produire de bons cristaux; les variations de températures permettent alors de contrôler les passages entre vallées. 2, record 1, French, - algorithme%20de%20recuit%20simul%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- direct return system
1, record 2, English, direct%20return%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- two-pipe direct-return system 2, record 2, English, two%2Dpipe%20direct%2Dreturn%20system
correct
- two-pipe direct-return hot-water heating system 2, record 2, English, two%2Dpipe%20direct%2Dreturn%20hot%2Dwater%20heating%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A two-pipe hot water system in which the water, after it has passed through a heating unit, is returned to the boiler along a direct path, so that the total distance traveled by the water, from each radiator, is the shortest feasible. 1, record 2, English, - direct%20return%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système à deux tuyaux à retour direct
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux%20%C3%A0%20retour%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type de système comprend deux conduits : un tuyau pour amener l’eau chaude aux unités terminales et un tuyau pour amener l’eau refroidie vers la chaudière. Le raccordement de retour se fait via un tuyau supplémentaire qui ramène l’eau refroidie directement vers la chaudière en empruntant un chemin parallèle au conduit d’approvisionnement. Cette configuration est difficile à équilibrer de sorte qu’il est essentiel de munir chaque corps de chauffe d’une vanne de régulation. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20deux%20tuyaux%20%C3%A0%20retour%20direct
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-01-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Earth (Astronomy)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Space Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- F1 layer
1, record 3, English, F1%20layer
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- F1-layer 2, record 3, English, F1%2Dlayer
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lower layer of the [ionosphere’s] F region, centred at a height of some 250 km and distinguishable only during the daytime. 3, record 3, English, - F1%20layer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
F1 layer ... density depends on the angle of the Sun; its main effect is to absorb hf [high frequency] waves passing through to the F2 layer. 4, record 3, English, - F1%20layer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
F-layer [is] the region of the ionosphere found approximately 90 to 400 miles above Earth and which is responsible for most long distance propagation on frequencies below 30 MHz. During the daytime(especially in summer), solar heating can cause the F-layer to split into two separate layers, the F1-layer and the F2-layer. 2, record 3, English, - F1%20layer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F1 layer 5, record 3, English, - F1%20layer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ionosphere’s F1 layer
- ionosphere’s F1-layer
- F1 layer of the ionosphere
- F1-layer of the ionosphere
- ionospheric F1 layer
- ionospheric F1-layer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Terre (Astronomie)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Physique spatiale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couche F1
1, record 3, French, couche%20F1
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche ionosphérique la plus basse de la région F, [détectable de jour seulement] caractérisée soit par un maximum d'ionisation en fonction de la hauteur, soit par un banc d'ionisation, et présentant une certaine régularité journalière et saisonnière dans ses caractéristiques. 2, record 3, French, - couche%20F1
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La région ionisée principalement responsable des communications à longue distance c'est la couche F. Elle s'ionise au lever du soleil, atteint très rapidement son maximum pour diminuer progressivement au coucher et atteindre son minimum juste avant le lever du jour. Au cours de la journée, la région F se divise en deux : la couche F1 (de 150 à 200 km du sol) n'est pas un moyen de propagation important et donc sa formation est directement dépendante du lever et du coucher du soleil. Après le coucher, la couche F1 diminue fortement pour laisser la place à la couche F2. 3, record 3, French, - couche%20F1
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couche F1. 4, record 3, French, - couche%20F1
Record 3, Key term(s)
- couche F1 de l'ionosphère
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tierra (Astronomía)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Física espacial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- capa F1
1, record 3, Spanish, capa%20F1
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capa inferior de la región F, centrada a unos 250 km de altitud, que puede detectarse únicamente de día. 2, record 3, Spanish, - capa%20F1
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capa F1. 3, record 3, Spanish, - capa%20F1
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-11-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- distance heating
1, record 4, English, distance%20heating
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- remote heating 2, record 4, English, remote%20heating
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chauffage à distance
1, record 4, French, chauffage%20%C3%A0%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de production et de distribution de l'énergie calorifique dans laquelle la source de chaleur est éloignée des lieux à chauffer. 2, record 4, French, - chauffage%20%C3%A0%20distance
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calefacción
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- calefacción a distancia
1, record 4, Spanish, calefacci%C3%B3n%20a%20distancia
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-01-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- down-blow unit heater
1, record 5, English, down%2Dblow%20unit%20heater
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Propeller fan units are generally used in free-delivery applications.... Down-blow units are employed in high-ceiling spaces and where floor and wall space limitations dictate an out-of-the-way location for the heating equipment. Down-blow units may be supplied with an adjustable diffuser to vary the air discharge pattern from a high velocity vertical jet(to achieve the maximum distance of downward throw) to a horizontal discharge of lower velocity(to prevent excessive air motion in the zone of occupancy). Revolving diffusers are also available. 1, record 5, English, - down%2Dblow%20unit%20heater
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aérotherme à flux d'air chaud soufflé vers le bas
1, record 5, French, a%C3%A9rotherme%20%C3%A0%20flux%20d%27air%20chaud%20souffl%C3%A9%20vers%20le%20bas
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- aérotherme à soufflage vers le bas 1, record 5, French, a%C3%A9rotherme%20%C3%A0%20soufflage%20vers%20le%20bas
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe trois principaux types d'appareils, suivant la direction vers laquelle est dirigé le flux d'air chaud : l'air chaud est soufflé vers le bas; (...) l'air chaud est soufflé horizontalement par le haut; (...) l'air chaud est soufflé obliquement vers le bas sous un angle variable suivant l'inclinaison des volets (...) 2, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9rotherme%20%C3%A0%20flux%20d%27air%20chaud%20souffl%C3%A9%20vers%20le%20bas
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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