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TPV [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Rubber
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermoplastic vulcanizate
1, record 1, English, thermoplastic%20vulcanizate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TPV 1, record 1, English, TPV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thermoplastic vulcanizates(TPV) are a special class of TPE [thermoplastic elastomer] that contains a cross linked rubber phase dispersed within a thermoplastic polymer phase. 1, record 1, English, - thermoplastic%20vulcanizate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- thermoplastic vulcanisate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Caoutchouc
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vulcanisat thermoplastique
1, record 1, French, vulcanisat%20thermoplastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VTP 2, record 1, French, VTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Solar Energy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermophotovoltaic cell
1, record 2, English, thermophotovoltaic%20cell
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- TPV cell 2, record 2, English, TPV%20cell
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that concentrates sunlight on a small heat absorber made of metal or other suitable material, heating it to a high temperature. 3, record 2, English, - thermophotovoltaic%20cell
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The secondary thermal radiation reemitted by the absorber is used as the energy source for a photovoltaic cell. The cell is chosen for maximum efficiency at the wavelength of the secondary radiation. 3, record 2, English, - thermophotovoltaic%20cell
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Énergie solaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cellule thermophotovoltaïque
1, record 2, French, cellule%20thermophotovolta%C3%AFque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui concentre la lumière solaire sur un petit absorbeur de chaleur composé de métal ou de tout autre matériau adéquat, le portant à haute température. 2, record 2, French, - cellule%20thermophotovolta%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le rayonnement thermique secondaire réémis par l'absorbeur est capté par la source d'énergie et transmis à une cellule photovoltaïque choisie pour obtenir un rendement énergétique élevé à la longueur d'onde du rayonnement thermique secondaire. 2, record 2, French, - cellule%20thermophotovolta%C3%AFque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tractor protection valve
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TPV 2, record 3, English, TPV
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve which isolates and maintains the air supply of the tractor should the air braking system of the semi-trailer or trailer lose air pressure. 2, record 3, English, - tractor%20protection%20valve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This device has a double role : it applies and releases the brakes of the trailer by means of the brake actuators, and it automatically ensures the braking of trailer or semi-trailer should pressure be lost due to brake line- or trailer-hitch failure. 2, record 3, English, - tractor%20protection%20valve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- valve de protection de tracteur
1, record 3, French, valve%20de%20protection%20de%20tracteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- valve de sécurité du tracteur 1, record 3, French, valve%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20du%20tracteur
correct
- soupape de protection du tracteur 1, record 3, French, soupape%20de%20protection%20du%20tracteur
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valve qui isole et maintient l'alimentation en air du tracteur routier si l'installation de freinage pneumatique de la semi-remorque ou de la remorque subit une perte de pression. 1, record 3, French, - valve%20de%20protection%20de%20tracteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet appareil a deux rôles : d'une part, il assure le serrage et le desserrage des freins de la remorque par l'intermédiaire des récepteurs de freinage et, d'autre part, il assure le freinage automatique de la semi-remorque ou de conduite. 1, record 3, French, - valve%20de%20protection%20de%20tracteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula protectora de tractor
1, record 3, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20protectora%20de%20tractor
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Válvula que aísla y mantiene el abastecimiento de aire del tractor cuando hay una pérdida de presión en los circuitos de frenos de aire del remolque o semirremolque. 1, record 3, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20protectora%20de%20tractor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este aparato cumple dos funciones: transmite el esfuerzo de freno a la línea de freno del remolque por medio de los mecanismos de transmisión de freno y actúa sobre un mecanismo que controla el freno automático del semirremolque remolque) en caso de pérdida de presión por desenganche del remolque o ruptura de un conducto. 1, record 3, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20protectora%20de%20tractor
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