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TRANSFORMER VAULT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transformers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- oil-filled transformer
1, record 1, English, oil%2Dfilled%20transformer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Approved explosion-relief devices and vents or other protective measures shall be provided for every transformer vault containing an oil-filled transformer in conformance with Sentence 3. 3. 1. 14.(2). 1, record 1, English, - oil%2Dfilled%20transformer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- transformateur à l'huile
1, record 1, French, transformateur%20%C3%A0%20l%27huile
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut prévoir des dispositifs approuvés de dégagement en cas d'explosion ou d'autres mesures de protection pour les chambres contenant des transformateurs à l'huile, conformément au paragraphe 3.3.1.14.2). 1, record 1, French, - transformateur%20%C3%A0%20l%27huile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vault
1, record 2, English, vault
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- transformer vault 1, record 2, English, transformer%20vault
correct
- transformer chamber 2, record 2, English, transformer%20chamber
correct
- electrical equipment vault 1, record 2, English, electrical%20equipment%20vault
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An isolated enclosure, either above or below ground, with fire-resisting walls, ceilings, and floors for the purpose of housing transformers and other electrical equipment. 1, record 2, English, - vault
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vault: term and definition standardized by CSA. 3, record 2, English, - vault
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Appareillage électrique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chambre de transformateurs
1, record 2, French, chambre%20de%20transformateurs
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chambre d'appareillage électrique 2, record 2, French, chambre%20d%27appareillage%20%C3%A9lectrique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction isolée souterraine ou en surface, dont les murs, le plafond et le plancher sont de type résistant au feu et où sont installés les transformateurs ou d'autres appareils électriques. 1, record 2, French, - chambre%20de%20transformateurs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chambre de transformation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ACNOR. 3, record 2, French, - chambre%20de%20transformateurs
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chambre de transformateur
- chambre des transformateurs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
- Types of Concrete
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pre-cast concrete transformer vault 1, record 3, English, pre%2Dcast%20concrete%20transformer%20vault
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pre-cast concrete transformer vault consists of a base, one or more riser sections and the lid. 1, record 3, English, - pre%2Dcast%20concrete%20transformer%20vault
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transformer vault : Isolated fire-resistant enclosure, either above or below ground, in which transformers and related equipment are installed and that is not continuously attended during operation. 2, record 3, English, - pre%2Dcast%20concrete%20transformer%20vault
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Sortes de béton
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chambre en béton armé précoulé pour transformateur
1, record 3, French, chambre%20en%20b%C3%A9ton%20arm%C3%A9%20pr%C3%A9coul%C3%A9%20pour%20transformateur
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent fourni par Louis Wauters, Section Plans et devis, Montréal. 1, record 3, French, - chambre%20en%20b%C3%A9ton%20arm%C3%A9%20pr%C3%A9coul%C3%A9%20pour%20transformateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- riser section 1, record 4, English, riser%20section
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pre-cast concrete transformer vault consists of a base, one or more riser section and the lid. 1, record 4, English, - riser%20section
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Riser: Finished piece of material placed vertically between two treads to close the space and form a suitable finish. 2, record 4, English, - riser%20section
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- montant
1, record 4, French, montant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément vertical d'un ensemble destiné à servir de support ou de renfort. 1, record 4, French, - montant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1982-08-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Power Networks and Distrib. Stations (Elec.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high voltage room
1, record 5, English, high%20voltage%20room
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A floor drain or other fixture located in an oil transformer vault, a high voltage room or any room where flammable, dangerous or toxic chemicals are stored or handled shall not be connected to a drainage system. 1, record 5, English, - high%20voltage%20room
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux et postes (Distribution électrique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chambre à haute tension
1, record 5, French, chambre%20%C3%A0%20haute%20tension
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est interdit de raccorder à un réseau d'évacuation un avaloir de sol ou un appareil situé dans une chambre de transformateur à bain d'huile, une chambre à haute tension ou tout local servant au stockage ou à la manutention de produits chimiques inflammables, dangereux ou toxiques. 1, record 5, French, - chambre%20%C3%A0%20haute%20tension
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-08-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oil transformer vault
1, record 6, English, oil%20transformer%20vault
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A floor drain or other fixture located in an oil transformer vault, a high voltage room or any room where flammable, dangerous or toxic chemicals are stored or handled shall not be connected to a drainage system. 1, record 6, English, - oil%20transformer%20vault
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ensembles électrotechniques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chambre de transformateur à bain d'huile 1, record 6, French, chambre%20de%20transformateur%20%C3%A0%20bain%20d%27huile
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est interdit de raccorder à un réseau d'évacuation un avaloir de sol ou un appareil situé dans une chambre de transformateur à bain d'huile, une chambre à haute tension ou tout local servant au stockage ou à la manutention de produits chimiques inflammables, dangereux ou toxiques. 1, record 6, French, - chambre%20de%20transformateur%20%C3%A0%20bain%20d%27huile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Transformers
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- street vault transformer 1, record 7, English, street%20vault%20transformer
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transformateurs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- transformateur souterrain
1, record 7, French, transformateur%20souterrain
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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