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IGNITOR [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tube ignitor
1, record 1, English, tube%20ignitor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- canne d'allumage
1, record 1, French, canne%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif pyrotechnique de forme allongée, utilisé pour allumer à cœur un chargement de propergol solide. 1, record 1, French, - canne%20d%27allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- time fuse igniter
1, record 2, English, time%20fuse%20igniter
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the terms ’’fuse’’ and ’’fuze’’ are thought to be synonyms, the term ’’fuse’’ refers to a cord-like igniting device whereas the term ’’fuze’’ refers to a device used in ammunition that incorporates mechanical, electrical, chemical or hydrostatic components to initiate a train by deflagration or detonation. 2, record 2, English, - time%20fuse%20igniter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
time fuse igniter: term officially approved by the Ammunition & Explosives Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 2, English, - time%20fuse%20igniter
Record 2, Key term(s)
- time fuze igniter
- time fuse ignitor
- time fuze ignitor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- allumeur de mèche lente
1, record 2, French, allumeur%20de%20m%C3%A8che%20lente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allumeur de mèche lente : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie, le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, le Groupe d'experts en terminologie des explosifs et munitions et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 2, record 2, French, - allumeur%20de%20m%C3%A8che%20lente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- semi-transistor igniter
1, record 3, English, semi%2Dtransistor%20igniter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- semi-transistor ignitor 2, record 3, English, semi%2Dtransistor%20ignitor
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transistor ignitor using contact breaker signal for initiating the primary electric current. 2, record 3, English, - semi%2Dtransistor%20igniter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
semi-transistor ignitor : term and definition standardized by ISO. 1, record 3, English, - semi%2Dtransistor%20igniter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allumeur semi-transistorisé
1, record 3, French, allumeur%20semi%2Dtransistoris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allumeur à transistor qui fait intervenir le signal du rupteur pour mettre en marche le courant électrique primaire. 1, record 3, French, - allumeur%20semi%2Dtransistoris%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allumeur semi-transistorisé : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - allumeur%20semi%2Dtransistoris%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- allumeur semitransistorisé
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- transistor igniter system
1, record 4, English, transistor%20igniter%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- transistor ignitor system 2, record 4, English, transistor%20ignitor%20system
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transistor ignitor system : term standardized by ISO. 1, record 4, English, - transistor%20igniter%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage transistorisé
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20transistoris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage transistorisé : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20transistoris%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- full-transistor igniter
1, record 5, English, full%2Dtransistor%20igniter
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- full-transistor ignitor 2, record 5, English, full%2Dtransistor%20ignitor
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transistor ignitor which initiates the primary electric current by electric signals instead of contact breaker. 2, record 5, English, - full%2Dtransistor%20igniter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
full-transistor ignitor : term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 5, English, - full%2Dtransistor%20igniter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- allumeur complètement transistorisé
1, record 5, French, allumeur%20compl%C3%A8tement%20transistoris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allumeur à transistor qui met en marche le courant électrique primaire par signaux électriques à la place du rupteur. 1, record 5, French, - allumeur%20compl%C3%A8tement%20transistoris%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allumeur complètement transistorisé : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - allumeur%20compl%C3%A8tement%20transistoris%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Conductors and Resistors
- Burners and Steamfitting
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ignition electrode
1, record 6, English, ignition%20electrode
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ignitor electrode 2, record 6, English, ignitor%20electrode
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal conductor used to generate a spark across a narrow gap to ground in order to ignite a fuel-air mixture. 1, record 6, English, - ignition%20electrode
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conducteurs et résistances
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- électrode d'amorçage
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- électrode d'allumage 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les appareils [de chauffage au gaz] anciens s'allumaient tout simplement avec des allumettes tandis que dans les appareils récents on a réalisé des dispositifs plus sophistiqués mais aussi plus sûrs [...] Électrode d'amorçage. Dans ce cas, ce sont des étincelles (produites à haute tension par l'intermédiaire d'un transformateur) qui enflamment le gaz. Ce système permet d'effectuer l'allumage d'un endroit déterminé, par exemple dans les écoles depuis l'appartement du gardien [...] 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9lectrode%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-06-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- electric spark ignitor 1, record 7, English, electric%20spark%20ignitor
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electric spark ignitors are generally used only for ignition of distillate grades of fuel oil. The spark is generated by a transformer, which supplies up to 10 000 V to the sparking electrodes. This ignition system is frequently used on oil burners having capacities of up to 75.8 l/h. 1, record 7, English, - electric%20spark%20ignitor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The burner also forces combustion air into oil spray, causing an intimate and turbulent mixing of air and oil. An electric spark or spark-ignited gas or oil ignitor, applied for a predetermined time, ignites the mixture and sustained combustion takes place. 1, record 7, English, - electric%20spark%20ignitor
Record 7, Key term(s)
- electric spark igniter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- allumeur à étincelle électrique
1, record 7, French, allumeur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20%C3%A9lectrique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'allumage par étincelle électrique 1, record 7, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20par%20%C3%A9tincelle%20%C3%A9lectrique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] l'allumage automatique [...] peut-être: -soit électrique par arc ou résistance incandescente; -soit au gaz [...] -soit au combustible liquide [...] 2, record 7, French, - allumeur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les brûleurs automatiques et dans les brûleurs partout ou rien, l'allumage du mélange combustible s'effectue par étincelle électrique provenant de deux électrodes installées au bec du brûleur (figure 30 [:Dispositif d'allumage par électrode dans un brûleur à pulvérisation mécanique.] ). 3, record 7, French, - allumeur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
allumeur à étincelle à haute fréquence [...] 3, record 7, French, - allumeur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-02-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ignitron
1, record 8, English, ignitron
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ignitron rectifier 2, record 8, English, ignitron%20rectifier
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single-anode pool tube in which each arc discharge is initiated by an ignitor electrode. 3, record 8, English, - ignitron
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ignitron
1, record 8, French, ignitron
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- redresseur ignitron 2, record 8, French, redresseur%20ignitron
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube redresseur à cathode liquide et à une seule anode, dans lequel chaque décharge en arc est amorcée par un igniteur. 1, record 8, French, - ignitron
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ignitrón
1, record 8, Spanish, ignitr%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-12-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- combustor
1, record 9, English, combustor
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A name generally assigned to the combination of flame holder or stabilizer, ignitor, combustion chamber, and injection system of a ramjet or gas turbine. 1, record 9, English, - combustor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combustor: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 9, English, - combustor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dispositif combustor
1, record 9, French, dispositif%20combustor
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom généralement donné à l'ensemble formé par l'accroche-flammes (ou stabilisateur de flammes), le dispositif d'allumage, la chambre de combustion et le système d'injection d'un statoréacteur ou d'une turbine à gaz. 1, record 9, French, - dispositif%20combustor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif combustor : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 9, French, - dispositif%20combustor
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de combustión
1, record 9, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto formado por la combinación de un estabilizador o soporte de la llama, un iniciador, una cámara de combustión y un sistema de inyección de un estatorreactor o una turbina de gas. 1, record 9, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20combusti%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-09-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- proved igniter
1, record 10, English, proved%20igniter
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An igniter which is supervised by a primary safety control sensing the presence of energy for ignition prior to permitting the main burner fuel to be delivered to the combustion zone. 1, record 10, English, - proved%20igniter
Record 10, Key term(s)
- proved ignitor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'allumage contrôlé
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-09-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- unproved igniter
1, record 11, English, unproved%20igniter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An igniter assumed to be energized during the main burner flame-establishing period. 1, record 11, English, - unproved%20igniter
Record 11, Key term(s)
- unproved ignitor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'allumage non contrôlé
1, record 11, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20non%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-08-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- interrupted igniter
1, record 12, English, interrupted%20igniter
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- interrupted-type igniter 2, record 12, English, interrupted%2Dtype%20igniter
correct
- interruptible igniter 2, record 12, English, interruptible%20igniter
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An igniter which is automatically energized each time the main burner is to be fired. 3, record 12, English, - interrupted%20igniter
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ignition is maintained during the main burner flame-establishing period and then automatically cut off. 3, record 12, English, - interrupted%20igniter
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interruptible igniters, are small igniters applied to gas and oil burners to ignite the fuel input to the burner under prescribed light-off conditions. The igniter shall be cut off at the end of the time trial for ignition of the main burner. Interrupted-type igniters are typically sized to a minimum of 3% of the main burner at its light off rating, typically at 25% burner capacity. The use of interrupted igniters to support ignition or to extend the burner control range should be prohibited. 2, record 12, English, - interrupted%20igniter
Record 12, Key term(s)
- interrupted ignitor
- interrupted type igniter
- interrupted-type ignitor
- interrupted type ignitor
- interruptible ignitor
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'allumage interrompu
1, record 12, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20interrompu
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'allumage interruptible 1, record 12, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20interruptible
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Veilleuse interruptible - veilleuse qui s'allume automatiquement lorsqu'il y a demande de chaleur et qui s'éteint après la période critique d'allumage du brûleur principal. 2, record 12, French, - dispositif%20d%27allumage%20interrompu
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-08-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- manual igniter
1, record 13, English, manual%20igniter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device or source which is manually energized and where the fuel to the main burner is turned on only by hand and ignited under supervision of the operator. 1, record 13, English, - manual%20igniter
Record 13, Key term(s)
- manual ignitor
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'allumage manuel
1, record 13, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20manuel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dispositifs d'allumage. Les appareils anciens s'allumaient tout simplement avec des allumettes tandis que dans les appareils récents on a réalisé des dispositifs plus sophistiqués mais aussi plus sûrs. 2, record 13, French, - dispositif%20d%27allumage%20manuel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Brûleur gaz propane avec allumage manuel par électrode et piézo intégré. 3, record 13, French, - dispositif%20d%27allumage%20manuel
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- feed system
1, record 14, English, feed%20system
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term rocket engine... refers to the motor plus associated propellant and feed systems : propellant lines, valves, regulators, mounting lugs, ignitor, etc. 2, record 14, English, - feed%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- circuit d'alimentation
1, record 14, French, circuit%20d%27alimentation
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des organes: tuyauteries, vannes, dispositifs de sécurité (soupapes, clapets anti-retour) assurant l'écoulement des ergols des réservoirs au moteur. 2, record 14, French, - circuit%20d%27alimentation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-03-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- yoyo despin
1, record 15, English, yoyo%20despin
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- yoyo-despin 2, record 15, English, yoyo%2Ddespin
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ignitor Housing-This section contains the yoyo-despin system and the thrust termination system. After the Black Brant has burned out, the rocket is spinning at about 4 cps. The yoyo-despin releases a weight attached to a long wire coiled about the rocket, thus carrying away angular momentum. 2, record 15, English, - yoyo%20despin
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- freinage de la rotation par système yoyo
1, record 15, French, freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20syst%C3%A8me%20yoyo
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- freinage de la rotation par masselotte 1, record 15, French, freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20masselotte
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des yoyos; des yo-yo. 2, record 15, French, - freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20syst%C3%A8me%20yoyo
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
yoyo (sing.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 3, record 15, French, - freinage%20de%20la%20rotation%20par%20syst%C3%A8me%20yoyo
Record 15, Key term(s)
- freinage de la rotation par système yo-yo
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- electric igniter
1, record 16, English, electric%20igniter
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, Key term(s)
- electric ignitor
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- allumeur électrique
1, record 16, French, allumeur%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'allumage] est souvent réalisé grâce à la mise en place d'un brûleur à gaz ou d'un allumeur électrique au niveau de la couche, au fond du puits d'allumage. 2, record 16, French, - allumeur%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-05-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ignition trial
1, record 17, English, ignition%20trial
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- ignition trial time 2, record 17, English, ignition%20trial%20time
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A period of time during which the pilot and main burner must be ignited (main burner only if using direct spark ignition). 1, record 17, English, - ignition%20trial
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Universal hot surface ignition module UNI-KIT code ROB780910 will replace the widest variety of hot surface ignition modules found in the field today, including systems using : Local(sense through the Hot Surface Ignitor) or Remote Flame Sensors; Single or three ignition attempts; 4 or 7 second ignition trial time; 17 or 34 second ignitor warm up time... 2, record 17, English, - ignition%20trial
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- post-allumage
1, record 17, French, post%2Dallumage
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- période post-allumage 2, record 17, French, p%C3%A9riode%20post%2Dallumage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brûleurs à fuel [...] Temps d'allumage : il correspond à la période pendant laquelle le dispositif d'allumage fonctionne; il comprend en réalité un pré-allumage, l'allumage proprement dit et le post-allumage; [...] 1, record 17, French, - post%2Dallumage
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-04-28
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- master fuel trip
1, record 18, English, master%20fuel%20trip
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for rapid automatic shutoff of all fuel, including igniters; may have manual or automatic initiation. 2, record 18, English, - master%20fuel%20trip
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
BurnerMaster systems are de-energize-to-trip(fail-safe) systems that provide furnace purge, ignitor(pilot) and main flame detection as well as control and monitoring of burner startup and shutdown sequences including master fuel trip. 3, record 18, English, - master%20fuel%20trip
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de coupure à l'admission du fuel
1, record 18, French, dispositif%20de%20coupure%20%C3%A0%20l%27admission%20du%20fuel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brûleurs à gaz [...] Équipement et dispositif de sécurité [...] Un groupe de coupure de sécurité à fonctionnement automatique qui n'autorise le passage du gaz que lorsque tous les autres éléments fonctionnent normalement. 2, record 18, French, - dispositif%20de%20coupure%20%C3%A0%20l%27admission%20du%20fuel
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- continuous igniter
1, record 19, English, continuous%20igniter
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- continuous ignitor 2, record 19, English, continuous%20ignitor
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An igniter which is continuously maintained at ignition temperature throughout the time the burner is in service, whether the main burner is firing or not. 1, record 19, English, - continuous%20igniter
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most ignitors for oil burners are continuous (function continuously while burner is in operation). 3, record 19, English, - continuous%20igniter
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- allumeur permanent
1, record 19, French, allumeur%20permanent
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'allumage automatique [...] peut-être: -soit électrique [...] -soit au gaz au moyen d'allumeurs permanents ou intermittents; -soit au combustible liquide [...] 2, record 19, French, - allumeur%20permanent
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- spark-ignited gas ignitor 1, record 20, English, spark%2Dignited%20gas%20ignitor
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The burner also forces combustion air into the oil spray, causing an intimate and turbulent mixing of air and oil. An electric spark or spark ignited gas or oil ignitor, applied for a predetermined time, ignites the mixture and sustained combustion takes place. 1, record 20, English, - spark%2Dignited%20gas%20ignitor
Record 20, Key term(s)
- spark-ignited gas igniter
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- allumeur au gaz à étincelles
1, record 20, French, allumeur%20au%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelles
proposal, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) l'allumage automatique(...) peut-être: soit électrique (...) -soit au gaz(...) soit au combustible liquide(...) 2, record 20, French, - allumeur%20au%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelles
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- oil ignitor 1, record 21, English, oil%20ignitor
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- oil burning ignitor 1, record 21, English, oil%20burning%20ignitor
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pressure also forces combustion air into the oil spray, causing an intimate and turbulent mixing of air and oil. An electric spark or spark-ignited gas or oil ignitor, applied for a predetermined time, ignites the mixture and sustained combustion takes place. 1, record 21, English, - oil%20ignitor
Record 21, Key term(s)
- oil igniter
- oil burning igniter
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- allumeur au combustible liquide
1, record 21, French, allumeur%20au%20combustible%20liquide
proposal, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) l'allumage automatique (...) peut être :-soit électrique (...)-soit au gaz (...) -soit au combustible liquide par utilisation d'un petit brûleur pilote. 2, record 21, French, - allumeur%20au%20combustible%20liquide
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1990-10-05
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- intermittent igniter
1, record 22, English, intermittent%20igniter
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- intermittent ignitor 2, record 22, English, intermittent%20ignitor
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An igniter which is automatically energized each time the main burner is to be fired. Ignition is maintained during the entire period that the main burner is firing. 1, record 22, English, - intermittent%20igniter
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most ignitors for oil burners are continuous ... or intermittent (function only long enough to establish main flame). 3, record 22, English, - intermittent%20igniter
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- allumeur intermittent
1, record 22, French, allumeur%20intermittent
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) l'allumage automatique (...) peut être: - soit électrique (...) - soit au gaz au moyen d'allumeurs permanents ou intermittents; - soit au combustible liquide (...). 2, record 22, French, - allumeur%20intermittent
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1990-10-05
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- automatic burner ignitor 1, record 23, English, automatic%20burner%20ignitor
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- automatic igniter 2, record 23, English, automatic%20igniter
proposal
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An automatic burner ignitor is necessary for safe operation and is, in most applications, an essential part of the automatic control system. 1, record 23, English, - automatic%20burner%20ignitor
Record 23, Key term(s)
- automatic ignitor
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- allumeur automatique
1, record 23, French, allumeur%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'allumage automatique 2, record 23, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif déclenchant automatiquement l'allumage, soit par utilisation de la pression de gaz, soit au moyen d'un mouvement d'horlogerie. 1, record 23, French, - allumeur%20automatique
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Brûleur automatique à pulvérisation pour fuel-oil domestique]. 4.10. Dispositifs d'allumage automatique. 4.10.1 Allumage électrique [...] 4.10.1.1 Transformateurs d'allumage 4.10.1.2 Électrodes-résistances [...]. 2, record 23, French, - allumeur%20automatique
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1990-10-05
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- igniter
1, record 24, English, igniter
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- ignitor 2, record 24, English, ignitor
- burner ignitor 2, record 24, English, burner%20ignitor
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for igniting a fuel mixture. 3, record 24, English, - igniter
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A device which provides energy to immediately ignite a pilot or main burner. 4, record 24, English, - igniter
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The burner ignitor is an electric spark which directly ignites the main fuel supply, or a relatively small fuel burner which ignites the main fuel supply. 2, record 24, English, - igniter
Record 24, Key term(s)
- burner igniter
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- allumeur
1, record 24, French, allumeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'allumage 2, record 24, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage
masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif servant à enflammer le combustible gazeux dans un brûleur. 3, record 24, French, - allumeur
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'allumage automatique étant réalisé. Cet allumage peut être: - soit électrique [...]; - soit au gaz au moyen d'allumeurs permanents ou intermittents [...] 2, record 24, French, - allumeur
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dispositif d'allumage par électrode dans un brûleur à pulvérisation mécanique. 2, record 24, French, - allumeur
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1988-10-21
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- heat transfer module
1, record 25, English, heat%20transfer%20module
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Primary system of heat transfer in a glycol water solution forced-air furnace. The heat transfer module contains the ignitor, burner, and primary solution circulating coil. 1, record 25, English, - heat%20transfer%20module
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- module de transmission de chaleur
1, record 25, French, module%20de%20transmission%20de%20chaleur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- module de transmission thermique 1, record 25, French, module%20de%20transmission%20thermique
proposal, masculine noun
- module de transfert de chaleur 1, record 25, French, module%20de%20transfert%20de%20chaleur
proposal, masculine noun
- module de transfert thermique 1, record 25, French, module%20de%20transfert%20thermique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1988-02-10
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- ceramic ignitor
1, record 26, English, ceramic%20ignitor
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electric ignition system used in a water glycol solution, forced-air furnace. Electrically heated to create ignition of the gas-air mixture in the combustion chamber. 1, record 26, English, - ceramic%20ignitor
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- allumeur en céramique
1, record 26, French, allumeur%20en%20c%C3%A9ramique
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- ignitor potential 1, record 27, English, ignitor%20potential
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- potentiel d'allumage 1, record 27, French, potentiel%20d%27allumage
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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