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AIR RELEASE VALVE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air release valve
1, record 1, English, air%20release%20valve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air vent valve 2, record 1, English, air%20vent%20valve
correct
- automatic air vent 3, record 1, English, automatic%20air%20vent
correct, officially approved
- air vent 4, record 1, English, air%20vent
correct
- air valve 5, record 1, English, air%20valve
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve that releases air trapped at a high point in a pressurized pipeline filled with liquid. 6, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An air release valve can open against internal pressure because the internal lever mechanism multiplies the float force to be greater than the internal pressure. This greater force opens the orifice whenever air pockets collect in the valve. Air release valves are essential for pipeline efficiency and water hammer protection. 7, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic types of air valves which are standardized in American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard C512: Air Valves for Waterworks Service. They are air release valves, air/vacuum valves and combination air valves. 8, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Air valve: the term "air valve" is a general term and should be avoided in favour of a more specific term. 9, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
automatic air vent: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 10, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ventouse
1, record 1, French, ventouse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- purgeur d'air automatique 2, record 1, French, purgeur%20d%27air%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- purgeur d'air 3, record 1, French, purgeur%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- soupape d'évacuation d'air 4, record 1, French, soupape%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
- purge d'air 5, record 1, French, purge%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de robinetterie qui évacue automatiquement l'air qui se trouve aux points hauts d'une canalisation [...] 6, record 1, French, - ventouse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ventouse est actionnée par la simple présence d’air. Elle fonctionne un peu comme un tuba d’enfant. Une bille placée en dessous de la purge vient boucher l’orifice quand elle est poussée par l’eau (poussée d’Archimède). Si de l’air s’accumule à cet endroit, le niveau d’eau descend et la bille également : l’orifice est alors libre d’évacuer les gaz prisonniers. 7, record 1, French, - ventouse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purgeur d'air automatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick) 8, record 1, French, - ventouse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
- Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- purga de aire
1, record 1, Spanish, purga%20de%20aire
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- purificador de aire 2, record 1, Spanish, purificador%20de%20aire
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vacuum breaker
1, record 2, English, vacuum%20breaker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vacuum valve 2, record 2, English, vacuum%20valve
correct
- vacuum release valve 3, record 2, English, vacuum%20release%20valve
correct
- air and vacuum valve 2, record 2, English, air%20and%20vacuum%20valve
correct
- air and vacuum release valve 3, record 2, English, air%20and%20vacuum%20release%20valve
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An air valve that permits ingress of air into a empty pipe to counteract a vacuum, and that permits accumulated air to escape. 2, record 2, English, - vacuum%20breaker
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vacuums can occur in pipelines when they are being emptied. ... Air and vacuum release valves have been developed to protect such pipelines. 3, record 2, English, - vacuum%20breaker
Record 2, Key term(s)
- vacuum relief valve
- air/vacuum release valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- reniflard
1, record 2, French, reniflard
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soupape s'ouvrant (...) sous l'action d'une différence de pression entre la pression atmosphérique et une conduite ou un appareil hydraulique, pour laisser échapper, ou [ rentrer une petite quantité d'air.] 2, record 2, French, - reniflard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Ouvrage d'amenée ou d'évacuation de l'air d'une chambre d'équilibre lors des variations de niveau d'eau dans cette chambre. Le reniflard empêche ainsi la création de vides ou de surpression en cas de coup de bélier. 3, record 2, French, - reniflard
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Metering Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automatic air release valve
1, record 3, English, automatic%20air%20release%20valve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the purposes of sections 276 and 277, a close-coupled strainer and automatic air release valve is sufficient in meter installations where only free air or vapour is to be removed from the liquid. 1, record 3, English, - automatic%20air%20release%20valve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 278. 1, record 3, English, - automatic%20air%20release%20valve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- soupape d'échappement d'air automatique
1, record 3, French, soupape%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27air%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux fins des articles 276 et 277, une filtre à accouplement serré et une soupape d'échappement d'air automatique sont suffisants dans une installation où il ne faut retirer du liquide que de l'air ou de la vapeur à l'état libre. 1, record 3, French, - soupape%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27air%20automatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 278. 1, record 3, French, - soupape%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27air%20automatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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