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VENTILATING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Mine Ventilation, Heating and Lighting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ventilation
1, record 1, English, ventilation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aeration 2, record 1, English, aeration
correct
- airing 3, record 1, English, airing
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ventilation: The provision of an adequate flow of fresh air along all roadways, traveling roads, workings, and service points underground. 4, record 1, English, - ventilation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Aeration: Exposing a substance, or area, to air circulation. 5, record 1, English, - ventilation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ventilation is an essential factor in safety, health, and working efficiency and is also necessary to dilute and remove noxious or flammable gases and to abate such problems as dust and high temperatures. 4, record 1, English, - ventilation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ventilating
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Ventilation, chauffage et éclairage des mines
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aérage
1, record 1, French, a%C3%A9rage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- aération 2, record 1, French, a%C3%A9ration
see observation, feminine noun
- ventilation 3, record 1, French, ventilation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circulation souterraine de l'air dans les chantiers d'exploitation, les galeries et les puits. 4, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aérage a pour objet : de renouveler l'air vicié [...]; d'entraîner et de diluer le grisou qui se dégage du charbon et des épontes dans les mines de combustibles, de façon à éviter les accumulations à teneur explosive; d'abaisser la température ambiante en dessous de la température des terrains vierges. 4, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'aérage peut être naturel (par échauffement de l'air à son passage dans les chantiers) ou forcé par des ventilateurs qui créent localement une dépression (aérage aspirant) ou une surpression (aérage soufflant). 5, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aération : Nom généralement donné à la ventilation quand elle est naturelle; terme parfois étendu à la ventilation mécanique. 6, record 1, French, - a%C3%A9rage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ventilación (Construcción)
- Ventilación, calefacción y alumbrado de minas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- aeración
1, record 1, Spanish, aeraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ventilación 2, record 1, Spanish, ventilaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-04-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cooling ducts 1, record 2, English, cooling%20ducts
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ventilating 1, record 2, English, ventilating
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canaux de ventilation
1, record 2, French, canaux%20de%20ventilation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une ventilation améliorée par adjonction d'un capot au-dessus du stator et de canaux de ventilation dans les tôles [...] 2, record 2, French, - canaux%20de%20ventilation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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