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UNLOADING FACILITY [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- undertrack hopper conveyor system
1, record 1, English, undertrack%20hopper%20conveyor%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- undertrack hopper conveyer system 2, record 1, English, undertrack%20hopper%20conveyer%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CP Rail Unit of Canadian Pacific Ltd. of Montreal is investing... in a new rail/truck dry bulk transfer facility... The new facility will have an undertrack hopper conveyor system, with a maximum rate of 300 tons an hour, for continuous unloading from rail cars to trucks. 1, record 1, English, - undertrack%20hopper%20conveyor%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
- Voies ferrées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de convoyeur et trémies installé sous la voie
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20convoyeur%20et%20tr%C3%A9mies%20install%C3%A9%20sous%20la%20voie
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de convoyeur et trémies installé sous la voie : désignation proposée par une terminologue chez Canadien Pacifique. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20convoyeur%20et%20tr%C3%A9mies%20install%C3%A9%20sous%20la%20voie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
- Vías férreas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de transportador y tolvas instalado bajo la vía
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20transportador%20y%20tolvas%20instalado%20bajo%20la%20v%C3%ADa
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Pollution (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- accidental release
1, record 2, English, accidental%20release
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... emissions were identified at the facility level for over 5000 facilities. These estimates were then extrapolated to approximately 370 000 primary sources from flaring, venting,... loading/unloading losses and accidental releases. 1, record 2, English, - accidental%20release
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accidental release: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 2, record 2, English, - accidental%20release
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rejet accidentel
1, record 2, French, rejet%20accidentel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rejet accidentel : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 2, record 2, French, - rejet%20accidentel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Contaminación (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- vertido accidental
1, record 2, Spanish, vertido%20accidental
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Todas las empresas deben tener presente el deber de tomar las medidas adecuadas para evitar vertidos accidentales que puedan ser potencialmente peligrosos para la seguridad de las personas, redes e instalaciones de saneamiento y depuración. 1, record 2, Spanish, - vertido%20accidental
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vertido: Conjunto de sustancias de desecho procedentes de cualquier proceso industrial. 2, record 2, Spanish, - vertido%20accidental
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- empty container track
1, record 3, English, empty%20container%20track
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proposed intermodal facility entails the construction of 28 separate tracks, including trains building tracks, staging tracks, lead tracks, storage tracks, working tracks, locomotive tracks, repair in place track, empty container track and auto unloading tracks. 1, record 3, English, - empty%20container%20track
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- voie pour conteneurs vides
1, record 3, French, voie%20pour%20conteneurs%20vides
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’installation intermodale proposée comporte la construction de 28 voies distinctes, comprenant des voies dédiées à la construction de trains, des voies de rassemblement, des voies d’accès, des voies de stockage, des voies de travail, des voies pour locomotives, une voie pour les réparations sur place, une voie pour les conteneurs vides ainsi que des voies de déchargement automatique. 1, record 3, French, - voie%20pour%20conteneurs%20vides
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- staging track
1, record 4, English, staging%20track
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proposed intermodal facility entails the construction of 28 separate tracks, including trains building tracks, staging tracks, lead tracks, storage tracks, working tracks, locomotive tracks, repair in place track, empty container track and auto unloading tracks. 1, record 4, English, - staging%20track
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voie de rassemblement
1, record 4, French, voie%20de%20rassemblement
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’installation intermodale proposée comporte la construction de 28 voies distinctes, comprenant des voies dédiées à la construction de trains, des voies de rassemblement, des voies d’accès, des voies de stockage, des voies de travail, des voies pour locomotives, une voie pour les réparations sur place, une voie pour conteneurs vides ainsi que des voies de déchargement automatique. 1, record 4, French, - voie%20de%20rassemblement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- automatic unloading track
1, record 5, English, automatic%20unloading%20track
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- auto unloading track 2, record 5, English, auto%20unloading%20track
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proposed intermodal facility entails the construction of 28 separate tracks, including trains building tracks, staging tracks, lead tracks, storage tracks, working tracks, locomotive tracks, repair in place track, empty container track and auto unloading tracks. 2, record 5, English, - automatic%20unloading%20track
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- voie de déchargement automatique
1, record 5, French, voie%20de%20d%C3%A9chargement%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’installation intermodale proposée comporte la construction de 28 voies distinctes, comprenant des voies dédiées à la construction de trains, des voies de rassemblement, des voies d’accès, des voies de stockage, des voies de travail, des voies pour locomotives, une voie pour les réparations sur place, une voie pour conteneurs vides ainsi que des voies de déchargement automatique. 1, record 5, French, - voie%20de%20d%C3%A9chargement%20automatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-03-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Radiation Protection
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dry unloading 1, record 6, English, dry%20unloading
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spent fuel is received(either wet or dry) at the ARF facility contained in a transport cask. Fuel may be removed either assembly by assembly or in a multi-element canister. Two types of cask unloading method are in operation : wet and dry. The wet unloading, being the initially developed type for LWR [light water reactor] spent fuel, is performed under water. A hot cell type facility is used for dry unloading. 2, record 6, English, - dry%20unloading
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Radioprotection
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déchargement à sec
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9chargement%20%C3%A0%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux conceptions différentes ont été retenues successivement pour assurer le déchargement des emballages de transports : -déchargement sous eau au HAO et NPH où les emballages sont immergés dans des piscines séparées. -déchargement à sec dans l'installation TO où les emballages sont accostés directement à une cellule de manutention où s'effectue le chargement des paniers de stockage. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9chargement%20%C3%A0%20sec
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Equipment (General)
- Materials Handling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- unloading equipment
1, record 7, English, unloading%20equipment
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Port grain import terminals are almost invariably part of a harbour or at least located in one. The main components of such a facility include unloading equipment : must be of adequate rating and reach to unload the largest ships to be accommodated and must include an adequate conveying system. 1, record 7, English, - unloading%20equipment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipements de transport
- Manutention
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matériel de déchargement
1, record 7, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20d%C3%A9chargement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les silos portuaires pour l'importation de grain sont presque toujours intégrés à un port ou du moins situés dans un port. Les principales composantes comprennent entre autres, le matériel de déchargement : il doit avoir une capacité et une portée suffisantes pour décharger les plus gros bateaux qui puissent être accueillis et il doit comprendre un convoyeur approprié. 1, record 7, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20d%C3%A9chargement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Special Water Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- designated oil handling facility 1, record 8, English, designated%20oil%20handling%20facility
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any facility, including an oil terminal, that is used in the loading or unloading of oil to or from ships, that is designated as such pursuant to subsection 660. 2(8) of the Canada Shipping Act. 1, record 8, English, - designated%20oil%20handling%20facility
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "oil handling facility." 2, record 8, English, - designated%20oil%20handling%20facility
Record 8, Key term(s)
- designated oil handling facilities
- designated OHF
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- installation de manutention d'hydrocarbures agréée
1, record 8, French, installation%20de%20manutention%20d%27hydrocarbures%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute installation, y compris un terminal pétrolier, utilisée pour le chargement ou le déchargement d'hydrocarbures des navires, qui est agréée en vertu du paragraphe 660.2(8) de la Loi sur la marine marchande du Canada. 1, record 8, French, - installation%20de%20manutention%20d%27hydrocarbures%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Plan d'urgence de la GCC [Garde côtière canadienne] en cas de déversements en milieu marin. 1, record 8, French, - installation%20de%20manutention%20d%27hydrocarbures%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Materials Storage
- Continuous Handling
- Grain Growing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- workhouse
1, record 9, English, workhouse
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All terminals have four basic elements : an unloading facility, a workhouse, storage capacity and a shipping facility. The design of these basic elements depends on the terminal' s function and thus terminal design varies considerably. 1, record 9, English, - workhouse
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stockage
- Manutention continue
- Culture des céréales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tour de travail
1, record 9, French, tour%20de%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les silos portuaires et industriels ont quatre éléments principaux : des installations de déchargement, une tour de travail, des cellules de stockage et des installations pour l'expédition du grain. Comme leur plan dépend de la fonction du silo, cet aménagement peut varier considérablement. 1, record 9, French, - tour%20de%20travail
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Materials Storage
- Continuous Handling
- Grain Growing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- unloading facility
1, record 10, English, unloading%20facility
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All terminals have four basic elements : an unloading facility, a workhouse, storage capacity and a shipping facility. The design of these basic elements depends on the terminal' s function and thus terminal design varies considerably. 1, record 10, English, - unloading%20facility
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Stockage
- Manutention continue
- Culture des céréales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- installation de déchargement
1, record 10, French, installation%20de%20d%C3%A9chargement
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les silos portuaires et industriels ont quatre éléments principaux : des installations de déchargement, une tour de travail, des cellules de stockage et des installations pour l'expédition du grain. Comme leur plan dépend de la fonction du silo, cet aménagement peut varier considérablement. 1, record 10, French, - installation%20de%20d%C3%A9chargement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Materials Storage
- Continuous Handling
- Grain Growing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- shipping facility
1, record 11, English, shipping%20facility
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All terminals have four basic elements : an unloading facility, a workhouse, storage capacity and a shipping facility. The design of these basic elements depends on the terminal' s function and thus terminal design varies considerably. 1, record 11, English, - shipping%20facility
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stockage
- Manutention continue
- Culture des céréales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- installation pour l'expédition du grain
1, record 11, French, installation%20pour%20l%27exp%C3%A9dition%20du%20grain
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les silos portuaires et industriels ont quatre éléments principaux : des installations de déchargement, une tour de travail, des cellules de stockage et des installations pour l'expédition du grain. Comme leur plan dépend de la fonction du silo, cet aménagement peut varier considérablement. 1, record 11, French, - installation%20pour%20l%27exp%C3%A9dition%20du%20grain
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-08-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Stations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- merchandise terminal
1, record 12, English, merchandise%20terminal
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- freight terminal 2, record 12, English, freight%20terminal
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Railroad facility equipped with loading and unloading platforms for receiving and delivering shipments. 2, record 12, English, - merchandise%20terminal
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
merchandise terminal: term officially approved by CP Rail. 1, record 12, English, - merchandise%20terminal
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gares ferroviaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gare marchandises
1, record 12, French, gare%20marchandises
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre de réception et d'expédition de marchandises diverses. 2, record 12, French, - gare%20marchandises
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 12, French, - gare%20marchandises
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones de ferrocarril
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación de mercancías
1, record 12, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20mercanc%C3%ADas
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La estación de mercancías está exclusivamente reservada a la recepción de mercancías transportadas por tren. 1, record 12, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20mercanc%C3%ADas
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