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PCMS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
- Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phase change material
1, record 1, English, phase%20change%20material
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PCM 2, record 1, English, PCM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- phase-change material 2, record 1, English, phase%2Dchange%20material
correct
- PCM 2, record 1, English, PCM
correct
- PCM 2, record 1, English, PCM
- phase changing material 3, record 1, English, phase%20changing%20material
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Phase change materials(PCMs) are substances which absorb or release large amounts of so-called "latent" heat when they go through a change in their physical state, i. e. from solid to liquid and vice versa. 4, record 1, English, - phase%20change%20material
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
- Chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériau à changement de phase
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MCP 2, record 1, French, MCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- substance à changement de phase 3, record 1, French, substance%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un matériau est caractérisé comme «matériau à changement de phase» lorsqu'une de ses transitions de phase permet de stocker beaucoup d'énergie. 2, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Termodinámica
- Calefacción
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- material con cambio de fase
1, record 1, Spanish, material%20con%20cambio%20de%20fase
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los materiales con cambio de fase (Phase Change Material-PCM) son materiales con un alto calor latente que, a la temperatura de cambio de fase (sólido ↔ líquido), son capaces de almacenar o liberar grandes cantidades de energía. 1, record 1, Spanish, - material%20con%20cambio%20de%20fase
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- phase-change microcapsule 1, record 2, English, phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- phase change material capsule 2, record 2, English, phase%20change%20material%20capsule
- PCM capsule 3, record 2, English, PCM%20capsule
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outlast was developed for NASA and is consistently used in maier sports jackets as the material with automatic air-conditioning. Millions of microscopic PCM (phase change material) capsules store warmth during body activity and distribute them in the rest period. They thus ensure reliable temperature management and prevent large temperature fluctuations in the clothing, even when activity levels or the outside temperature vary. 4, record 2, English, - phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the encapsulated PCM [phase change material] is heated to the melting point, it absorbs heat energy as it goes from a solid state to a liquid state. This phase change produces a temporary cooling effect in the clothing layers... The heat energy may come from the body(e. g. when the wearer first dons the garment) or from a warm environment. Once the PCM has completely melted, the storage of heat stops. If the PCM garment is worn in a cold environment where the temperature is below the PCM's freezing point, and the fabric temperature drops below this transition temperature, the micro-encapsulated liquid PCM will change back to a solid state, generating heat energy and a temporary warming effect... The developers claim that this heat exchange produces a buffering effect in clothing, minimizing changes in skin temperature and prolonging the thermal comfort of the wearer. 5, record 2, English, - phase%2Dchange%20microcapsule
Record 2, Key term(s)
- phase change micro capsule
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microcapsule à changement de phase
1, record 2, French, microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- micro-capsule à changement de phase 2, record 2, French, micro%2Dcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun, obsolete
- capsule à changement de phase 3, record 2, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule [dont la taille varie d'un à plusieurs centaines de microns] absorbant l'excès de chaleur [donc d'énergie] et la conservant jusqu'à ce que la température extérieure baisse [entraînant la fonte de la paraffine contenue dans la capsule et le dégagement de] la chaleur stockée. 3, record 2, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les micro-capsules intégrées au cœur de la fibre ou dans les fils [...] sont remplies d'hydrocarbures paraffiniques dont l'état change en fonction de la température du corps passant de l'état solide à l'état liquide. Ultra sensibles, les PCM ou «phase change materials» (matériaux à changement de phase) se liquéfient à + ou - 30° et se solidifient en dessous. C'est en redevenant solides que les PCM libèrent la chaleur corporelle stockée dans les micro-capsules. 4, record 2, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Procédé Outlast «Thermal Regulating System», développé pour l'U.S. Air Force et la Nasa en 1988, puis breveté en 1990. 3, record 2, French, - microcapsule%20%C3%A0%20changement%20de%20phase
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Management Operations (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Policy, Communications and Management Services
1, record 3, English, Policy%2C%20Communications%20and%20Management%20Services
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PCMS 1, record 3, English, PCMS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. This branch provides strategic and operational planning, policy, communications and coordination services for SITT (Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications). 1, record 3, English, - Policy%2C%20Communications%20and%20Management%20Services
Record 3, Key term(s)
- GPCMS
- Gateway Policy, Communications and Management Services Branch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale de la politique, des communications et des services de gestion
1, record 3, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20politique%2C%20des%20communications%20et%20des%20services%20de%20gestion
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PCSG 1, record 3, French, PCSG
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Cette direction fournit à STIT (spectre, technologies de l'information et télécommunications) des services stratégiques et opérationnels en matière de planification, de politique, de communications et de coordination. 1, record 3, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20politique%2C%20des%20communications%20et%20des%20services%20de%20gestion
Record 3, Key term(s)
- DGPCSG
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Project and Contract Management Services Directorate
1, record 4, English, Project%20and%20Contract%20Management%20Services%20Directorate
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PCMS 2, record 4, English, PCMS
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada. 2, record 4, English, - Project%20and%20Contract%20Management%20Services%20Directorate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction des services de gestion de projet et des marchés
1, record 4, French, Direction%20des%20services%20de%20gestion%20de%20projet%20et%20des%20march%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SGPM 2, record 4, French, SGPM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 2, record 4, French, - Direction%20des%20services%20de%20gestion%20de%20projet%20et%20des%20march%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-09-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Public Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Project Commitment Monitoring System 1, record 5, English, Project%20Commitment%20Monitoring%20System
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Administration publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Système de contrôle des engagements liés aux projets 1, record 5, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20engagements%20li%C3%A9s%20aux%20projets
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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