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PORTABLE HEATING UNIT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- portable heating unit
1, record 1, English, portable%20heating%20unit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appareil de chauffage portatif
1, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20chauffage%20portatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- individual space heater
1, record 2, English, individual%20space%20heater
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- individual room heater 2, record 2, English, individual%20room%20heater
correct
- space heater 3, record 2, English, space%20heater
correct
- room heater 3, record 2, English, room%20heater
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of space heating equipment that is a free-standing or a self-contained unit that generates and delivers heat to a local zone within the building; [it] may be permanently mounted in a wall or floor or may be portable. 4, record 2, English, - individual%20space%20heater
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electric baseboard heaters are individual room heaters. They are available in varying lengths and are fastened to the wall near the floor. 2, record 2, English, - individual%20space%20heater
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of individual space heaters include electric baseboards, electric radiant or quartz heaters, heating panels, gas- or kerosene-fired unit heaters, wood stoves, and infrared radiant heaters. These heaters are characterized by a lack of pipes or duct work for distributing hot water, steam, or warm air through a building. 4, record 2, English, - individual%20space%20heater
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil de chauffage autonome
1, record 2, French, appareil%20de%20chauffage%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appareil de chauffage individuel 2, record 2, French, appareil%20de%20chauffage%20individuel
correct, masculine noun
- appareil individuel 3, record 2, French, appareil%20individuel
correct, masculine noun
- générateur individuel 4, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20individuel
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type d'équipement de chauffage autonome qui génère et répand de la chaleur dans une zone restreinte d'un bâtiment; [il] peut être fixé au mur ou au plancher en permanence ou peut être portatif. 5, record 2, French, - appareil%20de%20chauffage%20autonome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les appareils individuels [...] servent [soit] à chauffer différentes pièces d'un pavillon ou d'un appartement, soit [...] à chauffer certains locaux industriels [...] Ils peuvent aussi servir de chauffage d'appoint, ou de demi-saison [...] 3, record 2, French, - appareil%20de%20chauffage%20autonome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'appareil de chauffage autonome est destiné au chauffage direct d'une pièce, contrairement au générateur de chaleur ou à la chaudière du chauffage central qui fournit de la chaleur à l'ensemble de la maison grâce à un réseau de conduits ou de tuyaux. 1, record 2, French, - appareil%20de%20chauffage%20autonome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] appareil de chauffage individuel : [...] feux ouverts et fermés encastrés et [...] poêles indépendants fonctionnant avec différents combustibles tels que le gaz naturel, le bois, le charbon et le mazout, qui peuvent servir de chauffage principal ou d'appoint. 2, record 2, French, - appareil%20de%20chauffage%20autonome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples de générateur individuel : plinthe électrique, radiateur électrique ou au quartz, panneau chauffant, aérotherme au gaz ou au kérosène, poêle à bois et radiateur à infrarouges. 5, record 2, French, - appareil%20de%20chauffage%20autonome
Record 2, Key term(s)
- générateur individuel de chaleur
- générateur de chaleur individuel
- appareil autonome
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Shelters (Horticulture)
- Crop Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- high tunnel 1, record 3, English, high%20tunnel
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tunnel greenhouse 2, record 3, English, tunnel%20greenhouse
- plastic greenhouse 3, record 3, English, plastic%20greenhouse
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"High tunnels can be used ... for gourmet or specialty crops, or for organic farming. You even can put small fruit trees such as figs inside the structures." Explained simply, high tunnels are single-car garage-size structures covered with clear plastic sheeting to manipulate soil and air temperatures using the energy of the sun. ... a series of growth trials [will be conducted] in 24 research high tunnels, which are 36 feet long, 17 feet wide and 9 feet high. ... Commercial-size versions of high tunnels, which are 96 feet long, also protect plants from insects, diseases and wind damage, virtually eliminating field loss ... 4, record 3, English, - high%20tunnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
High tunnels are not conventional greenhouses. But like plastic-covered greenhouses, they are generally quonset-shaped, constructed of metal bows that are attached to metal posts which have been driven into the ground about two feet deep. They are covered with one layer of 6-mil greenhouse-grade polyethylene, and are ventilated by manually rolling up the sides each morning and rolling them down in early evening. There is no permanent heating system although it is advisable to have a standby portable propane unit to protect against unexpected below-freezing temperatures. There are no electrical connections. The only external connection is a water supply for trickle irrigation. The ends of the tunnels are framed in, and may be made portable(removable) to facilitate easy access into the tunnel with a small tractor and tiller. 5, record 3, English, - high%20tunnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Tunnel greenhouses. Tunnel with a great range of models depending on the widths, heights and distances between arches. 2, record 3, English, - high%20tunnel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Abris (Horticulture)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- abri-serre
1, record 3, French, abri%2Dserre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- abri-serre plastique 2, record 3, French, abri%2Dserre%20plastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] tunnel plastique [est une] enceinte réalisée à partir d'un film plastique souple, transparent à la lumière naturelle, permettant -- au moins temporairement -- de modifier l'environnement climatique de la culture pratiquée à son abri pour en améliorer la précocité ou en assurer la protection contre les basses températures (mais non contre le gel). Les dimensions peuvent en être très diverses : - tunnels bas, hauteur 0,5 mètre, largeurs 0,5 à 1,0 mètre, - abris-serres, hauteur 1,5 à 3,5 mètres, largeur 3 à 9 mètres. 3, record 3, French, - abri%2Dserre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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