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AIR CYCLE MACHINE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bootstrap air-cycle refrigeration system
1, record 1, English, bootstrap%20air%2Dcycle%20refrigeration%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bootstrap cooling system 2, record 1, English, bootstrap%20cooling%20system
correct
- bootstrap air cycle machine 3, record 1, English, bootstrap%20air%20cycle%20machine
correct
- bootstrap air cycle system 4, record 1, English, bootstrap%20air%20cycle%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The bootstrap air-cycle refrigeration system ... consists of a primary heat exchanger, a secondary heat exchanger and a cooling turbine. 5, record 1, English, - bootstrap%20air%2Dcycle%20refrigeration%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "bootstrap", as used in air-cycle refrigeration systems, indicates a system in which the pressure of the working fluid (high-pressure air) is raised to a higher level in the compressor section of the cooling turbine unit before expanding in the turbine section. 5, record 1, English, - bootstrap%20air%2Dcycle%20refrigeration%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- boot strap air-cycle refrigeration system
- boot strap cooling system
- boot strap air cycle machine
- boot strap air cycle system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système turboréfrigérateur auto-entretenu
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20turbor%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rateur%20auto%2Dentretenu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- groupe turbo-refroidisseur auto-entretenu 2, record 1, French, groupe%20turbo%2Drefroidisseur%20auto%2Dentretenu
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système frigorifique à air utilisé [notamment] dans les avions [où] l'air est d'abord comprimé (premier étage) dans un compresseur centrifuge à grande vitesse et après être passé à travers un refroidisseur-échangeur secondaire «air/air», entre dans une turbine de détente. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20turbor%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rateur%20auto%2Dentretenu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe turbo-refroidisseur auto-entretenu : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20turbor%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rateur%20auto%2Dentretenu
Record 1, Key term(s)
- système turbo-réfrigérateur auto-entretenu
- groupe turborefroidisseur auto-entretenu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air-cycle refrigeration system
1, record 2, English, air%2Dcycle%20refrigeration%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air-cycle system 2, record 2, English, air%2Dcycle%20system
correct
- air cycle refrigeration unit 2, record 2, English, air%20cycle%20refrigeration%20unit
correct
- air cycle refrigerating machine 3, record 2, English, air%20cycle%20refrigerating%20machine
- cold air machine 3, record 2, English, cold%20air%20machine
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air-cycle refrigeration systems ... are used in many modern commercial aircraft for air-conditioning the cabin. ... The compressed air, when expanded in an expander turbine, drops enough in temperature to be used to chill the cabin air. Such a system for aircraft is effective and lightweight because it makes use of air already compressed by the power compressors. 1, record 2, English, - air%2Dcycle%20refrigeration%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à air
1, record 2, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- installation frigorifique à détente d'air 2, record 2, French, installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9tente%20d%27air
correct
- installation frigorifique à air 2, record 2, French, installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
correct
- machine à détente d'air 2, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9tente%20d%27air
correct
- machine frigorifique à détente d'air 2, record 2, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9tente%20d%27air
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine frigorifique utilisant la détente de l'air préalablement comprimé. 3, record 2, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Comprimé, [l'air] subit un refroidissement à pression constante, puis est détendu dans une machine à turbine [...] On utilise aussi la machine frigorifique à air pour le conditionnement d'air des avions, parce qu'elle est légère et compacte. 1, record 2, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distinction que le «Nouveau dictionnaire international du froid» (DIFRA) établit entre les termes «machine», «système» et «installation» est intéressante, mais la plupart des sources consultées les emploient l'un pour l'autre. 4, record 2, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air cycle machine
1, record 3, English, air%20cycle%20machine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ACM 1, record 3, English, ACM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- groupe turbo-refroidisseur
1, record 3, French, groupe%20turbo%2Drefroidisseur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACM 1, record 3, French, ACM
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe turbo-refroidisseur; ACM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 3, French, - groupe%20turbo%2Drefroidisseur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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