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ABSORPTION CYCLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Solar Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- absorption cycle
1, record 1, English, absorption%20cycle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From a system point of view, an intermediate Rankine cycle conversion of solar energy into mechanical power is more complex than an absorption cycle directly driven by solar heat. 1, record 1, English, - absorption%20cycle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Énergie solaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cycle d'absorption
1, record 1, French, cycle%20d%27absorption
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 1992-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Water Heaters and Softeners (Household)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- absorption cycle
1, record 2, English, absorption%20cycle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Regeneration ... renews the ion absorption powers of the exchange material and permits the exchanger to be reused for virtually countless absorption cycles. 1, record 2, English, - absorption%20cycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Water softener. 2, record 2, English, - absorption%20cycle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Chauffe-eau et adoucisseurs d'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cycle d'échange
1, record 2, French, cycle%20d%27%C3%A9change
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par la régénération, le matériau d'échange retrouve donc son pouvoir absorbant, de sorte que l'échangeur peut servir de nouveau à d'innombrables cycles d'échange. 1, record 2, French, - cycle%20d%27%C3%A9change
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adoucisseur d'eau. 2, record 2, French, - cycle%20d%27%C3%A9change
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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