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IGNITION VOLTAGE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ignition distributor
1, record 1, English, ignition%20distributor
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- distributor 2, record 1, English, distributor
correct, see observation, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which distributes high voltage electricity for ignition to cylinders of multi-cylinder engine in the proper order. 3, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distributor: generic term that can be used as a synonym only when the context is specifically about an ignition distributor. 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
distributor: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ignition distributor; distributor: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distributeur d'allumage
1, record 1, French, distributeur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- distributeur 2, record 1, French, distributeur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui distribue le courant électrique haute tension pour l'allumage aux cylindres du moteur multicylindre dans le bon ordre. 3, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distributeur : terme générique qui peut être utilisé comme synonyme uniquement lorsque le contexte porte spécifiquement sur le distributeur d'allumage. 4, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
distributeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
distributeur d'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribuidor
1, record 1, Spanish, distribuidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conmutador rotativo que distribuye la corriente de alta tensión a las bujías. 1, record 1, Spanish, - distribuidor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- distributor cap
1, record 2, English, distributor%20cap
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- distributor cover 2, record 2, English, distributor%20cover
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of [the] distributor which has the arrangement of terminals for [the] proper distribution of high voltage electricity for ignition. 2, record 2, English, - distributor%20cap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distributor cap; distributor cover: terms standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - distributor%20cap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
distributor cap: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - distributor%20cap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tête de distributeur
1, record 2, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20distributeur
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chapeau de distributeur 2, record 2, French, chapeau%20de%20distributeur
correct, masculine noun
- capot de distributeur 1, record 2, French, capot%20de%20distributeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- chapeau d'allumeur 3, record 2, French, chapeau%20d%27allumeur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce du distributeur dans laquelle sont disposées les bornes pour une distribution adéquate du courant électrique haute tension pour l'allumage. 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20distributeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tête de distributeur; capot de distributeur : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20distributeur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chapeau d'allumeur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20distributeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Capacitors (Static Electr.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- parallel capacitor
1, record 3, English, parallel%20capacitor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- capacitor in parallel 2, record 3, English, capacitor%20in%20parallel
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The capacitor is in parallel with the high voltage circuit, meaning the energy delivered by the ignition coil sees the capacitor and the spark gap simultaneously. While the voltage is ionizing the gap, energy is flowing into the capacitor(charging the capacitor). 3, record 3, English, - parallel%20capacitor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Condensateurs (Élect. statique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- condensateur en parallèle
1, record 3, French, condensateur%20en%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En haute fréquence, il est nécessaire d'adjoindre à ce modèle un condensateur en parallèle pour tenir compte des effets capacitifs existant entre deux spires contigües. 2, record 3, French, - condensateur%20en%20parall%C3%A8le
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Coils and Windings (Electrical Components)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ignition coil
1, record 4, English, ignition%20coil
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- spark coil 2, record 4, English, spark%20coil
correct
- ignition armature 3, record 4, English, ignition%20armature
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coil which produces high voltage for ignition in the battery coil ignition system or the magneto ignition system. 3, record 4, English, - ignition%20coil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition coil transforms, or steps up, the 6 or 12 volts of the battery to the high voltage required to make the current jump the spark-plug gap. 4, record 4, English, - ignition%20coil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition coil; ignition armature: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 4, English, - ignition%20coil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Bobines et bobinage (Composants électrotechniques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage
1, record 4, French, bobine%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- armature d'allumage 2, record 4, French, armature%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine qui produit du courant haute tension pour l'allumage dans le système d'allumage par batterie et bobine d'allumage ou le système d'allumage à magnéto. 2, record 4, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le courant à basse tension de la batterie (généralement 12 volts) étant impuissant à faire éclater une forte étincelle à l'intérieur des chambres de combustion des cylindres, la bobine d'allumage le transforme en courant à haute tension. 3, record 4, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine d'allumage; armature d'allumage : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high-tension cord
1, record 5, English, high%2Dtension%20cord
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- high-tension cable 1, record 5, English, high%2Dtension%20cable
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cable which connects high voltage terminal of ignition system and spark-plug. 1, record 5, English, - high%2Dtension%20cord
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
high-tension cord; high-tension cable: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - high%2Dtension%20cord
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cordon haute tension
1, record 5, French, cordon%20haute%20tension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- câble haute tension 1, record 5, French, c%C3%A2ble%20haute%20tension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Câble qui raccorde la borne haute tension du système d'allumage à la bougie d'allumage. 1, record 5, French, - cordon%20haute%20tension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordon haute tension; câble haute tension : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - cordon%20haute%20tension
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ignition voltage reserve
1, record 6, English, ignition%20voltage%20reserve
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The difference between the available voltage and the required spark-plug voltage. 1, record 6, English, - ignition%20voltage%20reserve
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition voltage reserve : term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - ignition%20voltage%20reserve
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réserve de tension d'allumage
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9serve%20de%20tension%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre la tension disponible et la tension d'allumage exigée. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9serve%20de%20tension%20d%27allumage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réserve de tension d'allumage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9serve%20de%20tension%20d%27allumage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- high-tension ignition system
1, record 7, English, high%2Dtension%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system by high voltage electricity of secondary circuit of ignition coil produced by intermitting the current in the primary circuit. 1, record 7, English, - high%2Dtension%20ignition%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
high-tension ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - high%2Dtension%20ignition%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage haute tension
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20haute%20tension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage à courant haute tension du circuit secondaire de la bobine d'allumage produit par intermittences du circuit primaire. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20haute%20tension
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage haute tension : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20haute%20tension
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- magneto electronic ignition system
1, record 8, English, magneto%20electronic%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system in which magneto is used to obtain high voltage electric current. 1, record 8, English, - magneto%20electronic%20ignition%20system
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
magneto electronic ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - magneto%20electronic%20ignition%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage électronique avec magnéto
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20avec%20magn%C3%A9to
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage dans lequel la magnéto est utilisée pour obtenir du courant électrique haute tension. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20avec%20magn%C3%A9to
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage électronique avec magnéto : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20avec%20magn%C3%A9to
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-05-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- condenser discharge ignition system
1, record 9, English, condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- CDI system 1, record 9, English, CDI%20system
correct, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system that obtains high voltage in the secondary coil by emitting the charge saved in the condenser into the primary coil. 1, record 9, English, - condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
condenser discharge ignition system; CDI system: term, shortened form and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage à décharge de condensateur
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- système CDI 1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20CDI
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage qui obtient la haute tension dans la bobine secondaire en libérant la charge conservée dans la bobine primaire. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage à décharge de condensateur; système CDI : terme, forme abrégée et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- coil interruption
1, record 10, English, coil%20interruption
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The interruption acted on the primary circuit current of the ignition coil by a switch or other signalling device to generate high voltage in the secondary circuit by electromagnetic induction. 1, record 10, English, - coil%20interruption
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coil interruption: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 10, English, - coil%20interruption
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- interruption de bobine
1, record 10, French, interruption%20de%20bobine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interruption provoquée dans le courant du circuit primaire de la bobine d'allumage par un commutateur ou un autre dispositif d'émission de signaux pour produire du courant haute tension dans le circuit secondaire par induction électromagnétique. 1, record 10, French, - interruption%20de%20bobine
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interruption de bobine : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 10, French, - interruption%20de%20bobine
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- statistical delay of ignition
1, record 11, English, statistical%20delay%20of%20ignition
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The statistical average of delay times, from the application of specified voltage to initiate a discharge to the beginning of ignition. 2, record 11, English, - statistical%20delay%20of%20ignition
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- durée statistique de préamorçage
1, record 11, French, dur%C3%A9e%20statistique%20de%20pr%C3%A9amor%C3%A7age
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- duración estadística de precebado
1, record 11, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20estad%C3%ADstica%20de%20precebado
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-05-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- reignition voltage
1, record 12, English, reignition%20voltage
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- re-ignition voltage 2, record 12, English, re%2Dignition%20voltage
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In gas-filled tubes, the ignition voltage during the deionization period following an interruption of anode current. 2, record 12, English, - reignition%20voltage
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tension de rallumage
1, record 12, French, tension%20de%20rallumage
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un tube à gaz, tension d'amorçage pendant la période de désionisation qui suit une interruption du courant anodique. 1, record 12, French, - tension%20de%20rallumage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensión de reencendido
1, record 12, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3n%20de%20reencendido
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ignition voltage
1, record 13, English, ignition%20voltage
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- spark-over voltage 2, record 13, English, spark%2Dover%20voltage
correct
- pick-up voltage 3, record 13, English, pick%2Dup%20voltage
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition voltage : term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee. 4, record 13, English, - ignition%20voltage
Record 13, Key term(s)
- pick up voltage
- pickup voltage
- spark-over voltage
- sparkover voltage
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tension d'amorçage
1, record 13, French, tension%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tension d'amorçage : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL). 2, record 13, French, - tension%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensión de encendido
1, record 13, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3n%20de%20encendido
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2002-07-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- ignition distribution
1, record 14, English, ignition%20distribution
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In earlier engines, distribution was controlled by mechanical means, nowadays it is controlled by the ECU. Data is gathered from the engine's phase sensor and used to determine when each cylinder should be ignited. This is done by using spark plugs : an electric pulse is sent to the ignition coil that amplifies the signal and sends a high voltage pulse to the spark plug. 1, record 14, English, - ignition%20distribution
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- distribution de l'allumage
1, record 14, French, distribution%20de%20l%27allumage
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le calculateur gère essentiellement l'injection, la commande d'allumage et même la distribution de l'allumage sur les moteurs M42 [...] et sur les six cylindres, moteurs su lesquels il y a une bobine d'allumage par cylindre (allumage statique). 2, record 14, French, - distribution%20de%20l%27allumage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- spark generator
1, record 15, English, spark%20generator
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A high voltage transformer which produces a spark, used to ignite gas pilots or oil burners(direct spark ignition). 2, record 15, English, - spark%20generator
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- générateur d'étincelles
1, record 15, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20d%27%C3%A9tincelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
- Transformers
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- ignition transformer
1, record 16, English, ignition%20transformer
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which provides high-voltage spark which will cause ignition. 2, record 16, English, - ignition%20transformer
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 16, English, - ignition%20transformer
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the automotive field this device is called the "ignition coil". 4, record 16, English, - ignition%20transformer
Record 16, Key term(s)
- step-up transformer
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
- Transformateurs
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- transformateur d'allumage
1, record 16, French, transformateur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- transformateur de l'allumage 2, record 16, French, transformateur%20de%20l%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 16, French, - transformateur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En mécanique automobile, ce dispositif s'appelle «bobine d'allumage». 4, record 16, French, - transformateur%20d%27allumage
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- direct spark ignition
1, record 17, English, direct%20spark%20ignition
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Use of an ignition spark, generated by a high voltage transformer, to light the main burner; applies to burners not using a pilot, usually small oil burners. 2, record 17, English, - direct%20spark%20ignition
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A type of intermittent ignition system that ignites the gas directly at the main burner by means of a spark. 3, record 17, English, - direct%20spark%20ignition
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- allumage direct par étincelle
1, record 17, French, allumage%20direct%20par%20%C3%A9tincelle
proposal, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la modélisation de la combustion turbulente se déroulant dans les moteurs à injection directe, il faut considérer d'une part les flammes partiellement prémélangées dans les moteurs essence et d'autre part les flammes de diffusion dans les moteurs Diesel. De plus, la spécificité des moteurs alternatifs nécessite la description des modes de démarrage et de propagation de la flamme dans les chambres de combustion. Il s'agit de l'allumage par étincelle pour le moteur essence et de l'auto-inflammation pour le moteur Diesel. 2, record 17, French, - allumage%20direct%20par%20%C3%A9tincelle
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Bureau du Commissaire des incendies a été informé [...] du remplacement du boîtier des commandes utilisées avec des chauffe-eau à ventilation forcée avec allumage direct par surface chaude. 3, record 17, French, - allumage%20direct%20par%20%C3%A9tincelle
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1992-11-02
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- high voltage ignition
1, record 18, English, high%20voltage%20ignition
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- allumage haute tension
1, record 18, French, allumage%20haute%20tension
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1990-10-02
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- constant ignition
1, record 19, English, constant%20ignition
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The high pressure atomizing type gun... burner supplies oil to the atomizing nozzle at 689 to 2067 kPa. A blower is used to supply the air for combustion, and a damper or other adjustable means regulates the air supply at the burner. Ignition is usually established by a high voltage electric spark which may be intermittent, sometimes called constant ignition(on when the burner motor is on) or interrupted(on only to start combustion). Typically these burners fire into a combustion chamber in which negative draft is maintained. 1, record 19, English, - constant%20ignition
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- allumage constant
1, record 19, French, allumage%20constant
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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