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FIRING POWER [12 records]

Record 1 2024-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

For the West, the deliberate firing of at least two heat-seeking missiles at the 747 served as a telling demonstration of how the Soviet Union uses power.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
CONT

Molten ash deposits stick to the tubes and wall surfaces, thus, reducing heat transfer and thermal efficiency. This results in reduced steam temperatures, increased fuel firing rates, increased fan power(to overcome larger pressure drops in the convective pass), and high rates of corrosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)

Spanish

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Record 3 2014-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

An example of the advanced technology employed in the Lance weapon system is its unique AN/GJM-24(XO-2) monitor/programmer, or MP. All the functions necessary to fire the missile are performed by the MP, which measures only 42X51X43 cm. This solid-state, combined analog and digital computer supplies pre-launch power to Lance from a 19-cell, 24v dc(direct current) Ni-Cad(Nickel-Cadmium) battery, it inserts range information into the missile guidance set before launch, controls the missile's safe, arming and firing mechanisms, and monitors the firing sequence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Systèmes d'armes
CONT

Le caractère évolué de la technologie mise en œuvre dans le système d'arme Lance se manifeste par l'utilisation d'un contrôleur-séquenceur (MP) de tir AN/GJM-24 (XO-2) unique en son genre. Toutes les fonctions nécessaires à la mise à feu du missile sont assurées par ce MP (monitor/programmer), qui ne mesure que 42X51X43 cm. Ce calculateur (Solid-State) combiné analogique et numérique, fournit au Lance l'alimentation nécessaire avant le tir à partir d'une batterie 24v continu au Nickel-Cadmium à 19 éléments; il introduit l'information de distance dans le système de guidage, contrôle le fonctionnement des mécanismes de sécurité, d'armement et de mise à feu du missile, et surveille la séquence de mise à feu.

Spanish

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Record 4 2014-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

A box located on the turret wall to the right of the gunner's sight which controls the path of electrical power to either the main armament firing circuit, or the coax firing circuit, or off position.

OBS

gun selector switch box: applies to the Cougar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Sélecteur monté sur la paroi de la tourelle à droite du viseur du tireur, permettant de sélectionner le circuit de tir de l'arme principale, de la mitrailleuse coaxiale ou la position off.

OBS

sélecteur de tir : s'applique au Cougar.

OBS

sélecteur de tir : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
OBS

firing power : term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
OBS

puissance d'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
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Record 6 2006-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Artillery
  • Target Acquisition
CONT

Coupled with increased antiaircraft fire power was the installation of new Mark 28 antiaircraft directors that were supposed to increase the firing efficiency for the 5-inch 25-caliber guns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Artillerie de campagne
  • Acquisition d'objectif

Spanish

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Record 7 2004-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

The salts of hydrochloric acid, known as chlorides, can, in most cases, be prepared by dissolving either the metal, its hydroxide, oxide, or carbonate in the acid; or by heating the metal in a current of chlorine, or by precipitation. The majority of the metallic chlorides are solids (stannic chloride, titanic chloride and antimony pentachloride are liquids) which readily volatilize on heating. Many are readily soluble in water, the chief exceptions being silver, chloride, mercurous chloride, cuprous chloride and palladious chloride which are insoluble in water, and thallous chloride and lead chloride which are only slightly soluble in cold water, but are readily soluble in hot water.

CONT

Chlorine induced corrosion is the most important corrosion process in power plants, firing waste, coal and/or biomass. Depending on the process, chlorine is present as HCl gas, as solid KCl and NaCl in ashes or as eutectic melts i. e. KCl-ZnCl2 in deposits of waste fired boilers. In the presence of HCl gas and solid chlorides, "active oxidation" is generally accepted as the major corrosion mechanism. Metal chlorides are formed by inward diffusion of chlorine to the metal/oxide interface, evaporating and subsequently oxidized to non-protective oxides and additional chlorine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
CONT

Parfois [...] il se dépose des oxydes, sulfures et chlorures métalliques accompagnés de minéraux constituant la gangue [...]

OBS

Dans les dénominations de familles de composés, l'adjectif anglais «metallic» ou le terme anglais «metal» employé adjectivement se traduisent en français par «métallique» de préférence à «de métal». P. ex. : acétylures métalliques, azides métalliques, azotures métalliques, carbonoperoxoates métalliques, chlorures métalliques, cyanures métalliques, hydroxydes métalliques, hydrures métalliques, nitrates métalliques, sels métalliques, stéarates métalliques et sulfures métalliques (tournures plus naturelles que celles formées avec «de métal»). En revanche, lorsqu'il est nécessaire de préciser la nature du métal (métaux alcalins, métaux alcalino-terreux, métaux de transition, métaux des terres rares, métaux lourds, etc.), il est préférable, pour éviter toute ambiguïté, d'utiliser la locution «de métal». P. ex. : peroxydes de métaux de transition (et non «peroxydes métalliques de transition»), peroxydes de métaux alcalins (et non «peroxydes métalliques alcalins»).

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advanced Technology Weapons
DEF

Weapon with enough computer power to control their own firing.

OBS

smart weapon: term(s) extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes de haute technicité
OBS

Parce qu'elle fait, ou fera, de plus en plus appel à la robotique et à l'intelligence artificielle appliquée.

OBS

arme intelligente : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève.

Spanish

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Record 9 2000-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
DEF

A point at which fuel, atomizing medium, or power is connected to the boiler, firing equipment, or controlled devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)

Spanish

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Record 10 2000-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gas and Oil Heating
  • Burners and Steamfitting
DEF

A power burner in which gas is supplied at atmospheric pressure(zero gas) maintained by a zero governor. A fan, or blower, blows the air through a venturi, where venturi action pulls the gas into the airstream. The quantity of gas drawn into the airstream is a direct function of the air velocity, so the air-fuel ratio will remain constant regardless of the air volume. The firing rate is controlled by air adjustment alone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
OBS

Voir la fiche «régulateur atmosphérique / zero governor».

Spanish

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Record 11 2000-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
DEF

A power burner in which a fan, or blower, blows air at high velocity past turbulators. The gas, at regulated pressure, is released into the turbulent airstream-typically from a ring at the mouth of the burner(in which case it is also called a ring burner). The gas escapes through orifices around the periphery of the ring. Gas and air are adjusted simultaneously to maintain the proper air-fuel ratio as the firing rate changes. In high-pressure gun burners, the gas is ejected at pressures up to 15 psi from spuds located in the center of the turbulent airstream instead of at the outside.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
CONT

gun type burner. A power burner in which a fan, or blower, blows air at high velocity past turbulators. The gas, at regulated pressure, is released into the turbulent airstream-typically from a ring at the mouth of the burner(in which case it is also called a ring burner). The gas escapes through orifices around the periphery of the ring. Gas and air are adjusted simultaneously to maintain the proper air-fuel ratio as the firing rate changes. In high-pressure gun burners, the gas is ejected at pressures up to 15 psi from spuds located in the center of the turbulent airstream instead of at the outside.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
OBS

gun burner / brûleur à air total.

Spanish

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