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BI-DIRECTIONAL FLOW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bidirectional flow
1, record 1, English, bidirectional%20flow
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bi-directional flow 2, record 1, English, bi%2Ddirectional%20flow
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horizontal, two-way flow related either to tidal influence or to water level fluctuations. 3, record 1, English, - bidirectional%20flow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- flux bidirectionnel
1, record 1, French, flux%20bidirectionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- écoulement bidirectionnel 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9coulement%20bidirectionnel
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2006-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bi-directional flow 1, record 2, English, bi%2Ddirectional%20flow
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explain why bi-directional flow is used in HTS [heat transport system] operation. 1, record 2, English, - bi%2Ddirectional%20flow
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écoulement bidirectionnel
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9coulement%20bidirectionnel
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Expliquer pourquoi l'écoulement dans le circuit caloporteur est bidirectionnel. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20bidirectionnel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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