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FRESH-AIR INLET [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • HVAC Distribution Systems
  • Building Ventilation
DEF

In an air-conditioning system, an opening through which fresh air is brought into the system from the exterior.

CONT

Properly sizing and characterizing the economizer dampers and using a relief fan will also minimize the gusty wind effect on the outside air intake and relief air openings.

OBS

fresh air inlet: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • fresh air intake
  • outside air intake
  • fresh-air inlet
  • outside-air opening
  • outside-air intake opening

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
  • Ventilation (Construction)
CONT

[...] schéma d'une installation climatique où l'on remarque : [...] la gaine (ou conduit) d'air neuf, communiquant avec l'extérieur par une prise d'air neuf; [...]

OBS

prise d'air frais : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Sewers and Drainage
CONT

1. Whenever a building sewer serving a subterranean space conveys sanitary sewage to a public sewer, a trap shall be installed on the main sewer line outside the subterranean space. The purpose of the trap is to prevent odors or gas and/or pests from entering the subterranean space plumbing system from the public sewer. It is not to be used as a ventilating duct for public sewer. 2. A fresh-air inlet shall be connected on the upstream side of this trap so as not to interfere with the cleanouts therein.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Égouts et drainage
DEF

Dans un égout domestique, ouverture destinée à faciliter la ventilation.

Spanish

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