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Record 1 2017-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A device which distributes high voltage electricity for ignition to cylinders of multi-cylinder engine in the proper order.

OBS

distributor: generic term that can be used as a synonym only when the context is specifically about an ignition distributor.

OBS

distributor: term and definition standardized by ISO.

OBS

ignition distributor; distributor: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Dispositif qui distribue le courant électrique haute tension pour l'allumage aux cylindres du moteur multicylindre dans le bon ordre.

OBS

distributeur : terme générique qui peut être utilisé comme synonyme uniquement lorsque le contexte porte spécifiquement sur le distributeur d'allumage.

OBS

distributeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

OBS

distributeur d'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Conmutador rotativo que distribuye la corriente de alta tensión a las bujías.

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Record 2 - external organization data 2004-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

In Phase One the injector system will utilize hydrogen atoms in order to achieve test function, though in Phases Two and Three tritium atoms will be used to achieve ignition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Dans la Phase I du projet, on utilisera des atomes d'hydrogène dans le système d'injection afin d'effectuer des tests, et au cours des Phases II et III, on utilisera des atomes de tritium pour amorcer la fusion.

Spanish

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Record 3 - external organization data 2004-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

In Phase One the injector system will utilize hydrogen atoms in order to achieve test function, though in Phases Two and Three tritium atoms will be used to achieve ignition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Dans la Phase I du projet, on utilisera des atomes d'hydrogène dans le système d'injection afin d'effectuer des tests, et au cours des Phases II et III, on utilisera des atomes de tritium pour amorcer la fusion.

Spanish

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Record 4 - external organization data 2004-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

In Phase One the injector system will utilize hydrogen atoms in order to achieve test function, though in Phases Two and Three tritium atoms will be used to achieve ignition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Dans la Phase I du projet, on utilisera des atomes d'hydrogène dans le système d'injection afin d'effectuer des tests, et au cours des Phases II et III, on utilisera des atomes de tritium pour amorcer la fusion.

Spanish

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Record 5 2000-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blast Furnaces (Steelmaking)
CONT

Development of injection lances in order to improve coal ignition inside the tuyere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hauts fourneaux (Sidérurgie)
CONT

Pour préparer de futures injections massives de charbon, nous avons recherché une canne d'injection qui favorise la combustion du charbon à l'intérieur de la tuyère. L'objectif est de débuter la combustion dès la sortie de la canne, de façon à profiter au maximum de l'oxygène disponible et limiter les imbrûlés solides qui entrent dans le massif de coke.

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
  • Transformers
DEF

A device which provides high-voltage spark which will cause ignition.

CONT

The ignition transformer, commonly known as a step-up transformer, is used to step up the voltage to 5, 000 V in order to jump the gap at the end of the ignition electrode. Ignition transformers are quite trouble-free, and require only that the primary voltage correspond to that of the transformer, that the electrical connections be clean and tight, and that the secondary terminals be kept clean. If the secondary terminal post becomes fouled with soot, dust, or foreign matter, the high-tension spark can easily short circuit to the transformer case, resulting in no spark at the ignition electrode. A transformer in good condition should cause the spark to jump a gap of no less than 1/4 in.

OBS

In the automotive field this device is called the "ignition coil".

Key term(s)
  • step-up transformer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
  • Transformateurs
CONT

Chauffage [...] Dispositif d'allumage électrique. Il se compose d'un transformateur d'allumage, de 2 câbles d'allumage, 2 isolateurs en porcelaine et 2 électrodes entre lesquelles jaillit l'étincelle d'allumage du mélange air-fuel. Le transformateur produit une tension comprise entre 10 000 et 12 000 V. Il est important que le réglage soit correct.

OBS

En mécanique automobile, ce dispositif s'appelle «bobine d'allumage».

Spanish

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Record 7 2000-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
DEF

In a multiburner system, ignition of the pilots one at a time, following each other in a predetermined order. Each pilot is in a separate valve zone... Each pilot must be proved before the next one can be ignited. After all pilots have been proved, all main burners are ignited in unison.(The main burners are all in a single valve zone.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs

Spanish

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Record 8 1988-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
OBS

Damage caused by smoke from articles igniting in cooking vessels on stoves or in ovens is recoverable, provided there is a "hostile fire". In order to have "hostile fire" there must be actual ignition apart from the fire in the stove. If this is the case, the resulting smoke damage is recoverable. If there is no ignition but only a charring, it is not recoverable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
OBS

Les dommages causés par la fumée d'articles qui ont pris feu lors de la cuisson sur une cuisinière ou dans un four sont recouvrables, pourvu qu'il y ait "incendie hostile".

Spanish

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Record 9 1988-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
CONT

Moderate heating of the injected air may be desired in order to reduce the ignition time.... raising the reservoir temperature to 200°F will result in an ignition period of 1 or 2 days.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
CONT

Combustion in situ. [...] L'exothermicité des réactions de combustion est suffisante pour porter localement la roche à une température assez élevée pour que le processus se propage d'une manière autonome après la phase d'allumage.

Spanish

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Record 10 1986-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

Plasma jet devices discharge electrical energy in the order of a few joules through a specially designed cavity. This produces a highly turbulent plume whose length is in the order of centimeters, and which forms a rapidly expanding ignition kernel in a combustible mixture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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Record 11 1985-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

The order in which the engine cylinders fire, or deliver their power strokes, beginning with No. 1 cylinder.

Key term(s)
  • firing sequence
  • ignition sequence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Ordre selon lequel on règle le temps d'explosion de chacun des cylindres, afin d'assurer une distribution équilibrée sur le vilebrequin.

Spanish

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