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GREASE TRAP [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grease trap
1, record 1, English, grease%20trap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grease-trap 2, record 1, English, grease%2Dtrap
correct
- grease interceptor 3, record 1, English, grease%20interceptor
correct, standardized
- grease separator 4, record 1, English, grease%20separator
- grease box 4, record 1, English, grease%20box
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In plumbing, a receptacle designed to collect and retain grease and fatty substances normally found in kitchen or similar wastes. It is installed in the drainage system between the kitchen or other point of production of the waste and the building sewer. 5, record 1, English, - grease%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to BSICO, the term "grease interceptor" is preferred to "grease trap". 6, record 1, English, - grease%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See part 2 of GAZOF. 6, record 1, English, - grease%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
grease interceptor : term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 6, record 1, English, - grease%20trap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
- Égouts et drainage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boîte à graisse
1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20graisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boîte à graisses 2, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20graisses
correct, feminine noun
- séparateur de graisse 3, record 1, French, s%C3%A9parateur%20de%20graisse
correct, masculine noun
- bac à graisse 4, record 1, French, bac%20%C3%A0%20graisse
correct, masculine noun
- séparateur de graisses 5, record 1, French, s%C3%A9parateur%20de%20graisses
correct, masculine noun
- intercepteur de graisse 6, record 1, French, intercepteur%20de%20graisse
correct, masculine noun
- récupérateur de graisse 4, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur%20de%20graisse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à éliminer les matières graisseuses des eaux-vannes. 7, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20graisse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les eaux ménagères ne peuvent être rejetées dans les milieux naturels qu'après avoir été dégraissées par passage dans une boîte à graisse. Il s'agit d'un appareil simple, étanche, séparant par gravité les graisses qui sont retenues. À sa sortie, l'eau est évacuée vers un épandage souterrain ou un puits filtrant. 8, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20graisse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la rubrique «boîte» dans le Grand Larousse encyclopédique (GRLAA). 9, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20graisse
Record 1, Key term(s)
- trappe à graisse
- trappe à graisses
- intercepteur de corps gras
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- separation chamber
1, record 2, English, separation%20chamber
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a grease/oil/water separator containing three tanks to achieve separation : a first separation chamber, a trap tank, and a pump tank. The settling chamber separates out debris from the wastewater; the trap tank separates sludge as well as grease/oil from water by means of gravitational forces encouraged by a diagonal flow path; and the pump tank pumps the grease-separated water through a sand filtering means for further cleaning. The trap tank relies solely upon gravity to achieve separation of the grease from the water, with the cleaned water being removed by a pipe inlet situated near the bottom of the tank. The separator depends entirely upon gravitationally-induced separation of grease/oil and water in the trap tank. 2, record 2, English, - separation%20chamber
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chambre de séparation
1, record 2, French, chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité où se réalise la séparation d'un certain nombre d'éléments existant au sein d'un milieu liquide. 2, record 2, French, - chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dégraissage et le déshuilage des eaux [...] Les séparateurs sont munis d'un ou de plusieurs couvercles de visite simplement posés ou boulonnés. Un débourbeur est souvent implanté en amont du séparateur de graisses. Les matières séparées flottent dans la partie supérieure de la chambre de séparation remplie aux 3/4 d'eau. Les appareils sont construits en acier, en polyester, en polyéthylène ou en béton armé. 3, record 2, French, - chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'eau pénètre dans la chambre d'entrée puis est dirigée dans la chambre de séparation (Les eaux usées dans les agglomérations urbaines ou rurales, t. 2, 1978, p. 251). 2, record 2, French, - chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- low pressure connecting chamber
1, record 3, English, low%20pressure%20connecting%20chamber
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure-grease trap. 2, record 3, English, - low%20pressure%20connecting%20chamber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
- Égouts et drainage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chambre de réception basse pression
1, record 3, French, chambre%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20basse%20pression
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- draw-off piping 1, record 4, English, draw%2Doff%20piping
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure-grease trap. 2, record 4, English, - draw%2Doff%20piping
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- canalisation de soutirage
1, record 4, French, canalisation%20de%20soutirage
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Lubrication Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- grease trap 1, record 5, English, grease%20trap
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tribologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dégraisseur
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9graisseur
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- grease trap 1, record 6, English, grease%20trap
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- siphon de dépôt de graisse
1, record 6, French, siphon%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20graisse
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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