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FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foam proportioning system
1, record 1, English, foam%20proportioning%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apparatus and techniques used to mix concentrate with water to make foam solution. 1, record 1, English, - foam%20proportioning%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de dosage de mousse
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20dosage%20de%20mousse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Extinguishing Agents
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- balanced-pressure proportioner
1, record 2, English, balanced%2Dpressure%20proportioner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- balanced pressure proportioner 2, record 2, English, balanced%20pressure%20proportioner
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of foam concentrate proportioning system in which a pump and appropriate devices feed the concentrate to a metering orifice or controller at the same pressure as that of the water supply. 3, record 2, English, - balanced%2Dpressure%20proportioner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balanced pressure proportioner : The use of a separate pump for transporting and pressurizing foam concentrate to be delivered in the correct proportions to a flowing water stream offers the greatest advantage for reliable and accurate operation of a foam concentrate proportioning system which must function at varying rates of volume or pressure during its use.... The balanced pressure system... relies on :(1) a hydraulically monitored pressure control valve in a bypass foam concentrate line from a pump, and(2) a correctly sized venturi-type proportioning controller in the water line for correct and automatic proportioning over wide ranges of flow. 4, record 2, English, - balanced%2Dpressure%20proportioner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Balanced-pressure proportioners and around-the-pump proportioners are both systems that are built into the apparatus fire pump. Apparatus equipped with a balanced-pressure proportioner have a foam concentration line connected to each discharge outlets. This line is supplied by a foam concentrate pump separate from the main fire pump. The foam concentrate pumps draws the concentrate from a fixed tank on the apparatus. This pump is designed to supply foam concentrate to a desired outlet at the same pressure at which the fire pump is supplyng water to that discharge. 1, record 2, English, - balanced%2Dpressure%20proportioner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Agents extincteurs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- proportionneur à pression équilibrée
1, record 2, French, proportionneur%20%C3%A0%20pression%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- injecteur à pression équilibrée 1, record 2, French, injecteur%20%C3%A0%20pression%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
proportionneur à pression équilibrée; injecteur à pression équilibrée : propositions confirmées par le Centre de secours de l'Association nationale des sapeurs pompiers volontaires, en France. 1, record 2, French, - proportionneur%20%C3%A0%20pression%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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