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HEAT INSULATOR [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heat and frost insulator
1, record 1, English, heat%20and%20frost%20insulator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- calorifugeur (chaleur et froid)
1, record 1, French, calorifugeur%20%28chaleur%20et%20froid%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- calorifugeuse (chaleur et froid) 1, record 1, French, calorifugeuse%20%28chaleur%20et%20froid%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal insulation
1, record 2, English, thermal%20insulation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- heat insulation 1, record 2, English, heat%20insulation
correct
- thermal insulating material 2, record 2, English, thermal%20insulating%20material
correct
- heat insulating material 3, record 2, English, heat%20insulating%20material
correct
- heat insulator 4, record 2, English, heat%20insulator
correct
- thermal insulator 5, record 2, English, thermal%20insulator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material providing high resistance to heat flow ... 6, record 2, English, - thermal%20insulation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The argillaceous sequence performs the double function of an impermeable caprock, which prevents the dissipation of heat by the upward convective mass flow of heated fluids, and also a thermal insulator, which prevents the dissipation of heat by conduction, and thus allows the buildup of high temperatures in the reservoir. 7, record 2, English, - thermal%20insulation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... usually made of mineral wool, cork, asbestos, foam glass, foamed plastic, diatomaceous earth, etc.; fabricated in the form of batts, blankets, blocks, boards, granular fill, and loose fill. 6, record 2, English, - thermal%20insulation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- isolant thermique
1, record 2, French, isolant%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- calorifuge 2, record 2, French, calorifuge
correct, masculine noun
- matériau calorifuge 3, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20calorifuge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau qui a la propriété de ralentir de façon appréciable des échanges de chaleur susceptibles de se produire entre les deux milieux qu'il sépare. 4, record 2, French, - isolant%20thermique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La séquence de roches argileuses aurait pour double fonction de former une couche imperméable, pour empêcher la perte de chaleur par l'écoulement en masse de fluides chauds entraînés vers le haut dans un mouvement de convection, et de servir d'isolant thermique, pour éviter la perte de chaleur par conduction, et ainsi permettre une élévation de la température dans le réservoir. 5, record 2, French, - isolant%20thermique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aislamiento térmico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislante térmico
1, record 2, Spanish, aislante%20t%C3%A9rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material sólido o celular, o una combinación de materiales de baja transmisión térmica, colocado entre componentes de alta transmisión térmica para reducir el flujo de calor a través del ensamble. 1, record 2, Spanish, - aislante%20t%C3%A9rmico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Air Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dielectric coolant
1, record 3, English, dielectric%20coolant
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contained sources consist of PFCs used as an electronic insulator and a dielectric coolant for heat transfer in the electronics industry. 1, record 3, English, - dielectric%20coolant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Pollution de l'air
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- agent réfrigérant diélectrique
1, record 3, French, agent%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant%20di%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les sources ponctuelles se trouve l’utilisation de PFC comme isolant électronique et comme agent réfrigérant diélectrique pour le transfert thermique dans l’industrie électronique. 1, record 3, French, - agent%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rant%20di%C3%A9lectrique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heating
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- salt gradient solar pond
1, record 4, English, salt%20gradient%20solar%20pond
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solar pond that consists of three main layers. 1, record 4, English, - salt%20gradient%20solar%20pond
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The top layer is near ambient temperature and has a low salt content. The bottom layer is hot-typically 160-212°F(71-100°C)-and is very salty. The important gradient zone separates these zones. The gradient zone acts as a transparent insulator, permitting sunlight to be trapped in the hot bottom layer(from which useful heat is withdrawn). 1, record 4, English, - salt%20gradient%20solar%20pond
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie solaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bassin solaire à gradient de salinité
1, record 4, French, bassin%20solaire%20%C3%A0%20gradient%20de%20salinit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bassin solaire composé de trois couches principales. 2, record 4, French, - bassin%20solaire%20%C3%A0%20gradient%20de%20salinit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La couche supérieure est à température quasi ambiante et possède une faible teneur en sel. La couche inférieure est très chaude, généralement entre 160-212 °F (71-100 °C) et très salée. Enfin, la zone de gradient, d'une importance capitale, sépare ces couches. Elle joue un rôle de matériau isolant transparent qui capte le soleil dans la couche chaude inférieure de laquelle on extrait la chaleur utile. 2, record 4, French, - bassin%20solaire%20%C3%A0%20gradient%20de%20salinit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Thermal Insulation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- insulating roll
1, record 5, English, insulating%20roll
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This new generation of glass wool insulator meets an important demand of the Federal Environmental Agency... They can be used for sound and particularly for heat insulation, thereby making a considerable contribution to climate protection. They can be used in buildings as mats, panels or pre-cut elements to provide heat or sound insulation. For example, glass wool insulating rool is especially important for roof insulation in prefabricated buildings. 1, record 5, English, - insulating%20roll
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Isolation thermique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rouleau d'isolant
1, record 5, French, rouleau%20d%27isolant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- rouleau 2, record 5, French, rouleau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Isolation murale (rénovation). Une [...] méthode couramment utilisée consiste à fixer une armature en bois sur le mur extérieur. Faites placer des chevrons de 15 à 18 cm d'épaisseur, distants de 40 à 45 cm tout le long du mur. Déroulez des rouleaux d'isolant de 15 à 20 cm d'épaisseur et coincez-les entre les chevrons. Placez éventuellement un film microperforé ou une plaque perméable à la valeur sur le montage et appliquez ensuite la finition extérieure. 1, record 5, French, - rouleau%20d%27isolant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le matelas isolant peut se présenter sous la forme de rouleau. 2, record 5, French, - rouleau%20d%27isolant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- heat and frost insulator
1, record 6, English, heat%20and%20frost%20insulator
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 7293 - Insulators. 2, record 6, English, - heat%20and%20frost%20insulator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Isolation thermique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- calorifugeur (chaleur et froid)
1, record 6, French, calorifugeur%20%28chaleur%20et%20froid%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- calorifugeuse (chaleur et froid) 1, record 6, French, calorifugeuse%20%28chaleur%20et%20froid%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 7293 - Calorifugeurs/calorifugeuses. 2, record 6, French, - calorifugeur%20%28chaleur%20et%20froid%29
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rigid polyurethane foam
1, record 7, English, rigid%20polyurethane%20foam
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- rigid polyurethane 2, record 7, English, rigid%20polyurethane
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... rigid polyurethane foam is widely used as a heat insulator for housing, refrigerator cars, freezing warehouses and home refrigerators. 3, record 7, English, - rigid%20polyurethane%20foam
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polyurethane is made during the reaction of an isocyanate and one or more polyols. It can be made into flexible or rigid foam and solid forms. The foams are good insulators, and used for products such as building insulation, car seats and furniture. 4, record 7, English, - rigid%20polyurethane%20foam
Record 7, Key term(s)
- rigid foam
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mousse rigide de polyuréthanne
1, record 7, French, mousse%20rigide%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- polyuréthanne rigide 1, record 7, French, polyur%C3%A9thanne%20rigide
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mousse de polyuréthanne composée à partir de diisocyanates dont les molécules sont plus grosses que celles des mousses souples. 1, record 7, French, - mousse%20rigide%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le trichlorofluorométhane (Fréon 11) est utilisé pendant la fabrication des mousses rigides; ces mousses servent souvent à l'isolation thermique. 1, record 7, French, - mousse%20rigide%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne
Record 7, Key term(s)
- mousse rigide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- heat block
1, record 8, English, heat%20block
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insulation material installed between the cell mount of an infrared flame detector and the sighting pipe to reduce heat conduction to the cell. 2, record 8, English, - heat%20block
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electronic Fuel Injection nozzles and fuel rails are subjected to overheating during vehicles operation... Solution. Install a flat rectangular heat shield between the exhaust manifold and the fuel rail. This shield combines a high temperature ceramic heat block with a more cost effective lower temperature resistant fiberglass insulation. An aluminum foil pad is also added to distribute the heat throughout the insulator alleviating any "hot spots. " 3, record 8, English, - heat%20block
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tampon isolant
1, record 8, French, tampon%20isolant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- écran isolant 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9cran%20isolant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- double window
1, record 9, English, double%20window
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Window arranged with a double sash, enclosing an airspace intended to act as a sound and heat insulator. 2, record 9, English, - double%20window
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- double-fenêtre
1, record 9, French, double%2Dfen%C3%AAtre
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble constitué par une fenêtre et une contre-fenêtre. 2, record 9, French, - double%2Dfen%C3%AAtre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La double fenêtre permet de créer une lame d'air épaisse et donc de renforcer l'isolation thermique de façon beaucoup plus notable que les vitrages isolants ou les survitrages. 3, record 9, French, - double%2Dfen%C3%AAtre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certaines sources confondent «double fenêtre» et «fenêtre de doublage». 4, record 9, French, - double%2Dfen%C3%AAtre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plur. : doubles-fenêtres. 2, record 9, French, - double%2Dfen%C3%AAtre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
- Thermal Insulation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Heat and Frost Insulator Advisory Committee
1, record 10, English, Heat%20and%20Frost%20Insulator%20Advisory%20Committee
correct, New Brunswick
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
- Isolation thermique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif sur la profession de poseur de matériaux isolants
1, record 10, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20la%20profession%20de%20poseur%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20isolants
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 10, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20la%20profession%20de%20poseur%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20isolants
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-03-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- foam camping pad
1, record 11, English, foam%20camping%20pad
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- foam pad 2, record 11, English, foam%20pad
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foam pads are a cold weather camping alternative.... Because its air pockets limit heat transfer, foam has proven to be a better insulator against the cold than solid rubber or plastic. 2, record 11, English, - foam%20camping%20pad
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- matelas de mousse
1, record 11, French, matelas%20de%20mousse
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le matelas de mousse est le préféré des amateurs de camping sauvage. 2, record 11, French, - matelas%20de%20mousse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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