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IMPROVED COMBUSTION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- valve rotation
1, record 1, English, valve%20rotation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Valve rotation has an overall positive effect on valve life. Rotation provides improved temperature distribution in the valve head and a mild scraping action that cleans the valve interface of any crushed combustion deposits. 1, record 1, English, - valve%20rotation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rotation de soupape
1, record 1, French, rotation%20de%20soupape
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rotation des soupapes assure une répartition uniforme de la température autour du siège et améliore la longévité en réduisant les distorsions locales et en évitant le passage des gaz dans le carter et la formation de craquelures sur la surface d'étanchéité. La rotation réduit en outre l'usure des autres composants en contact direct avec la soupape. 1, record 1, French, - rotation%20de%20soupape
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- improved combustion 1, record 2, English, improved%20combustion
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- improved combustion system 2, record 2, English, improved%20combustion%20%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de combustion amélioré
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20combustion%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plume rise
1, record 3, English, plume%20rise
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even supposing that the plume rises were a clear concept, and its value correctly known, we still have the enormous variations in the spreading of known passive plume. 2, record 3, English, - plume%20rise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plume Geometry and Rise. Once a puff is released from a point source it will move away from it with a speed and direction determined by the wind. 3, record 3, English, - plume%20rise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
At the request of member utilities, EPRI is managing a multi-year collaborative applied research effort focused on developing improved plume rise and downwash sub-models for incorporation into regulatory air quality dispersion models.... A field measurements program was performed from February 10-March 5, 1994 to characterize plume rise and building-induced downwash at a representative combustion turbine facility, under a variety of meteorological conditions.... PRIME [Plume Rise Model Enhancements] explicitly calculates the local slope of the mean streamlines as a function of building shape and wind angle, and coupled with a numberical plume rise model, determines the change in plume centerline location with downwind distance. 4, record 3, English, - plume%20rise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To characterize plume rise, to computer plume rise in models, to develop plume rise models, to develop plume rise modules, to evaluate plume rise modules. 5, record 3, English, - plume%20rise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Numerical plume rise model. 5, record 3, English, - plume%20rise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Plume rise algorithms, plume rise models, plume rise modules. 5, record 3, English, - plume%20rise
Record 3, Key term(s)
- plume-rise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élévation du panache
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20du%20panache
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ascension des panaches 2, record 3, French, ascension%20des%20panaches
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence de niveau observée entre le point d'émission des panaches et la hauteur qu'ils atteignent sous l'effet du gradient thermique et de leur énergie cinétique. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20du%20panache
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] à cause de sa poussée et de sa vitesse, le panache s'élève jusqu'à une certaine hauteur au-dessus de la cheminée, appelée l'élévation du panache, et il se disperse [...], retombant éventuellement sur le sol. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20du%20panache
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Diffusion pour sources ponctuelles. Le modèle gaussien : classes de stabilité, coefficients de dispersion. L'élévation du panache. Rabattement, élévation du terrain, proximité d'une masse d'eau et présence d'inversion. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20du%20panache
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Contaminación del aire
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- elevación del penacho
1, record 3, Spanish, elevaci%C3%B3n%20del%20penacho
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fórmulas de elevación del penacho. La altura del penacho se usa en los cálculos del término Vertical. Las ecuaciones de cantidad de movimiento en la elevación del penacho dependientes de la distancia, como se describe en (Bowers, et al., 1979), se usan para determinar si el penacho resulta afectado por apantallamientos para los cálculos de bañado de edificios. 1, record 3, Spanish, - elevaci%C3%B3n%20del%20penacho
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pollution equipment
1, record 4, English, pollution%20equipment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pollution control equipment 2, record 4, English, pollution%20control%20equipment
correct
- environmental control equipment 3, record 4, English, environmental%20control%20equipment
correct
- control equipment 4, record 4, English, control%20equipment
correct
- antipollution equipment 5, record 4, English, antipollution%20equipment
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most industrialized countries waited until the second half of the 20th century before making a major effort to clean up many of highly polluted cities and conurbations. This has been achieved by a variety of methods including the use of cleaner fuels, more efficient pollution control equipment, improved combustion control, more effective dispersion by increasing chimney heights and the relocation of old industry or redevelopment away from existing polluted areas. 5, record 4, English, - pollution%20equipment
Record 4, Key term(s)
- anti-pollution equipment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Outillage industriel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matériel antipollution
1, record 4, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20antipollution
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- matériel de dépollution 1, record 4, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20d%C3%A9pollution
correct, masculine noun
- matériel de lutte contre la pollution 2, record 4, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20lutte%20contre%20la%20pollution
proposal, masculine noun
- équipement antipollution 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipement%20antipollution
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareillage utilisé pour éviter, limiter, réduire ou éliminer la pollution. 4, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20antipollution
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un épurateur d'émissions, un système catalytique, un dépoussiéreur sont des exemples d'appareils antipollution. 4, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20antipollution
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matériel : rare au pluriel. 2, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20antipollution
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
équipement : anglicisme au sens de «matériel». Ce terme désigne tout ce qui sert à équiper une personne, un animal, une chose en vue d'une activité déterminée (chasse, ski, voyage), alors que le terme «matériel» désigne l'ensemble des objets, des instruments, des machines utilisés dans un service, une exploitation quelconque. 2, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20antipollution
Record 4, Key term(s)
- matériel anti-pollution
- équipement de lutte anti-pollution
- équipement de lutte contre la pollution
- équipement anti-pollution
- équipement de lutte antipollution
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Herramientas y equipo industriales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivos para reducir la contaminación
1, record 4, Spanish, dispositivos%20para%20reducir%20la%20contaminaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- equipo para reducir la contaminación 1, record 4, Spanish, equipo%20para%20reducir%20la%20contaminaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- dispositivo para reducir la contaminación
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Physical Metallurgy Research Laboratories
1, record 5, English, Physical%20Metallurgy%20Research%20Laboratories
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Physical Metallurgy Research Laboratories deal primarily with improved materials for rail lines, coal combustion, offshore structures, pipelines, and pressure vessels. They are also concerned with erosion/corrosion and the fabrication of metals and alloys. 1, record 5, English, - Physical%20Metallurgy%20Research%20Laboratories
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CANMET carries out its mandate with a staff of 797 employees, organized into five operational laboratories. The laboratories are supported by several staff units that provide services to all divisions. 1, record 5, English, - Physical%20Metallurgy%20Research%20Laboratories
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Physical Metallurgy Research Laboratory
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Laboratoires de recherche en métallurgie physique
1, record 5, French, Laboratoires%20de%20recherche%20en%20m%C3%A9tallurgie%20physique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Laboratoires de recherche en métallurgie physique travaillent principalement à améliorer des matériaux utilisés dans divers domaines : voies de chemin de fer, combustion du charbon, ouvrages en mer, pipelines et récipients sous pression. Ils étudient aussi les phénomènes d'érosion et de corrosion ainsi que la fabrication des métaux et des alliages. 1, record 5, French, - Laboratoires%20de%20recherche%20en%20m%C3%A9tallurgie%20physique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Laboratoire de recherche en métallurgie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- in-cylinder turbulence
1, record 6, English, in%2Dcylinder%20turbulence
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A compact combustion chamber also increases in-cylinder turbulence for improved burn rates in the fuel charge. 1, record 6, English, - in%2Dcylinder%20turbulence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- turbulence dans le cylindre
1, record 6, French, turbulence%20dans%20le%20cylindre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Turbulence. Formation de tourbillons dans un fluide. 2, record 6, French, - turbulence%20dans%20le%20cylindre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fuel charge
1, record 7, English, fuel%20charge
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A compact combustion chamber also increases in-cylinder turbulence for improved burn rates in the fuel charge. 1, record 7, English, - fuel%20charge
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- charge de carburant
1, record 7, French, charge%20de%20carburant
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- burn rate
1, record 8, English, burn%20rate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A compact combustion chamber also increases in-cylinder turbulence for improved burn rates in the fuel charge. 1, record 8, English, - burn%20rate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- taux de combustion
1, record 8, French, taux%20de%20combustion
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- intake air turbulence
1, record 9, English, intake%20air%20turbulence
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More precisely controlled intake air turbulence contributes to improved combustion efficiency and engine power density. 1, record 9, English, - intake%20air%20turbulence
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- turbulence dans l'air d'admission
1, record 9, French, turbulence%20dans%20l%27air%20d%27admission
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Turbulence. Formation de tourbillons dans un fluide. 2, record 9, French, - turbulence%20dans%20l%27air%20d%27admission
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-03-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- engine power density
1, record 10, English, engine%20power%20density
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More precisely controlled intake air turbulence contributes to improved combustion efficiency and engine power density. 1, record 10, English, - engine%20power%20density
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- puissance volumique du moteur
1, record 10, French, puissance%20volumique%20du%20moteur
correct, feminine 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 1993-03-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- combustion ring
1, record 11, English, combustion%20ring
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The combustion rings of the [head] gasket now have an improved molydi-sulfide coating. 1, record 11, English, - combustion%20ring
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- anneau de chambre de combustion
1, record 11, French, anneau%20de%20chambre%20de%20combustion
correct, 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 1985-12-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- automatically controlled fuel-fired heating boiler 1, record 12, English, automatically%20controlled%20fuel%2Dfired%20heating%20boiler
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main advantage of district heating is improved efficiency of combustion and conversion through the use of large, automatically controlled fuel-fired heating boilers. 1, record 12, English, - automatically%20controlled%20fuel%2Dfired%20heating%20boiler
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- chaudière à fonctionnement automatique
1, record 12, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20fonctionnement%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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