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UNREGULATED SOURCE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Speleology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- groundwater runoff
1, record 1, English, groundwater%20runoff
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- groundwater flow 2, record 1, English, groundwater%20flow
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of the runoff which has infiltrated the groundwater system, and has later been discharged into a stream channel as spring or seepage water. Groundwater runoff is the principal source of base or dry-weather flow of streams unregulated by surface storage, and such flow is sometimes called groundwater flow. 3, record 1, English, - groundwater%20runoff
Record 1, Key term(s)
- underground water flow
- ground water runoff
- ground water run-off
- ground water flow
- groundwater run-off
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Spéléologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ruissellement souterrain
1, record 1, French, ruissellement%20souterrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du ruissellement qui s'est infiltrée dans le sol, a atteint la nappe phréatique et a rejoint un cours d'eau comme eau de source ou de suintement. 2, record 1, French, - ruissellement%20souterrain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Espeleología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- escorrentía subterránea
1, record 1, Spanish, escorrent%C3%ADa%20subterr%C3%A1nea
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escorrentía por corrientes que van bajo la superficie del suelo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - escorrent%C3%ADa%20subterr%C3%A1nea
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- constant volume sampling
1, record 2, English, constant%20volume%20sampling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CVS 1, record 2, English, CVS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constant Volume Sampler(CVS). Motor vehicle exhaust is a complex mixture of unburned fuel, combustion products(including a high water vapor content), and intake air that exits the tail pipe at high temperatures. In simulated driving conditions on the dynamometer, the volume of the exhaust emitted from the tail pipe is continually changing depending on where in the driving cycle the vehicle is(for example, during acceleration, during deceleration, at constant speed, or at idle). To quantitatively determine emission rates from vehicles, we use a constant volume sampling system, which maintains a constant total flow rate of vehicle exhaust plus dilution air. With a CVS system, as exhaust flow increases, such as during heavy acceleration, the dilution air is automatically decreased and the sampling source is representative of exhaust variations. This CVS system provides the source for all exhaust samples collected(regulated and unregulated). Because some compounds present in the exhaust are soluble in water, quantitative transfer requires that the diluted exhaust be maintained above its dew point by providing sufficient dilution air through the CVS. In addition, sampling components, such as the raw exhaust transfer duct and sample lines, must be heated to prevent water condensation. 2, record 2, English, - constant%20volume%20sampling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échantillonnage à volume constant
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chantillonnage%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CVS 2, record 2, French, CVS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- prélèvement à volume constant 3, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
correct, masculine noun
- CVS 3, record 2, French, CVS
correct, masculine noun
- CVS 3, record 2, French, CVS
- prélèvement CVS 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20CVS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de prélèvement à volume constant à pompe volumétrique (PDP-CVS) satisfait aux conditions formulées dans la présente annexe en déterminant le débit de gaz passant par la pompe à température et pression constantes. Pour mesurer le volume total, on compte le nombre de tours accomplis par la pompe volumétrique, qui est étalonnée. On obtient l'échantillon proportionnel en opérant un prélèvement à débit constant, au moyen d'une pompe, d'un débitmètre et d'une vanne de réglage du débit. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chantillonnage%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] début de la mesure de la quantité de gaz d'échappement dilués (échantillon à volume constant ou CVS) ainsi que des températures et pressions requises. [...] Le système CVS est étalonné à l'aide d'un débitmètre de précision conforme à des normes nationales ou internationales et d'un dispositif d'étranglement. Le débit qui traverse le système est mesuré pour différents réglages de l'étrangleur et les paramètres de commande et contrôle du système sont mesurés et mis en relation avec le débit. [...] La précision totale du système de prélèvement CVS et du système d'analyse est déterminée en introduisant une masse connue d'un gaz polluant dans le système utilisé normalement. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chantillonnage%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
- Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- constant volume sampling system
1, record 3, English, constant%20volume%20sampling%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- CVS system 1, record 3, English, CVS%20system
correct
- CVS 2, record 3, English, CVS
correct
- CVS 2, record 3, English, CVS
- constant volume sampler 2, record 3, English, constant%20volume%20sampler
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Motor vehicle exhaust is a complex mixture of unburned fuel, combustion products(including a high water vapor content), and intake air that exits the tail pipe at high temperatures. In simulated driving conditions on the dynamometer, the volume of the exhaust emitted from the tail pipe is continually changing depending on where in the driving cycle the vehicle is(for example, during acceleration, during deceleration, at constant speed, or at idle). To quantitatively determine emission rates from vehicles, we use a constant volume sampling system, which maintains a constant total flow rate of vehicle exhaust plus dilution air. With a CVS system, as exhaust flow increases, such as during heavy acceleration, the dilution air is automatically decreased and the sampling source is representative of exhaust variations. This CVS system provides the source for all exhaust samples collected(regulated and unregulated). 2, record 3, English, - constant%20volume%20sampling%20system
Record 3, Key term(s)
- constant-volume sampling system
- constant-volume sampler
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
- Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de prélèvement à volume constant
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système CVS 1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20CVS
correct, masculine noun
- système d'échantillonnage à volume constant 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9chantillonnage%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Economics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- uncontrolled source
1, record 4, English, uncontrolled%20source
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The introduction of the trading program(or other regulatory measures) need not be delayed until the complete inventory is available and the permit system in place. Trading can begin provided that trades are restricted to permitted sources and that before any unpermitted or uncontrolled source is allowed to be traded, an appropriate baseline is defined for that source. The trading program can be used to draw unregulated sources into the control program. 1, record 4, English, - uncontrolled%20source
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Droit environnemental
- Économie environnementale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- source non contrôlée
1, record 4, French, source%20non%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- source sauvage 2, record 4, French, source%20sauvage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Source qui échappe à la réglementation environnementale ou qui refuse de s'y soumettre. 2, record 4, French, - source%20non%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sauvage : se dit de ce qui s'organise en général spontanément en dehors des lois et règlements. 3, record 4, French, - source%20non%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «uncontrolled» peut aussi signifier spécifiquement, ce qui est fréquent, «non équipé d'un dispositif antipollution», bien que la réglementation puisse avoir des exigences autres qu'un dispositif antipollution. Le terme anglais «uncontrolled» signifie aussi «qui ne tient pas compte de la réglementation»; ainsi, dans certains inventaires d'émissions, on calcule séparément les émissions brutes, c'est-à-dire sans tenir compte du dispositif antipollution utilisé (uncontrolled emission), et les émissions après épuration (controlled emissions). 2, record 4, French, - source%20non%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- unregulated source
1, record 5, English, unregulated%20source
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The introduction of the trading program(or other regulatory measures) need not be delayed until the complete inventory is available and the permit system in place. Trading can begin, provided that trades are restricted to permitted sources and that before any unpermitted or uncontrolled source is allowed to be traded, an appropriate baseline is defined for that source. The trading program can be used to draw unregulated sources into the control program. 1, record 5, English, - unregulated%20source
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the case of air quality, for example, mobile sources - cars and trucks - and unregulated minor sources produce emissions that could be reduced. In the case of water quality there are numerous nonpoint sources. 2, record 5, English, - unregulated%20source
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Droit environnemental
- Économie environnementale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- source non réglementée
1, record 5, French, source%20non%20r%C3%A9glement%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Source qui n'est soumise à aucune réglementation environnementale particulière. 2, record 5, French, - source%20non%20r%C3%A9glement%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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