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FRICTIONAL IGNITION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1989-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- frictional ignition
1, record 1, English, frictional%20ignition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ignition of firedamp in coal mines by frictional sparks, such as the rubbing of sandstone against sandstone or sandstone against roof bolts. 2, record 1, English, - frictional%20ignition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inflammation par frottement
1, record 1, French, inflammation%20par%20frottement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour «amorcer» les substances explosives, c'est-à-dire pour provoquer leur décomposition, il faut faire appel à diverses compositions pyrotechniques. Des mélanges à base de fulminate de mercure ou de trinitrorésorcinate de plomb chargent des amorces (inflammation par choc) ou des étoupilles (inflammation par frottement), qui doivent enflammer les agents propulsifs contenus dans des cartouches ou des gargousses. 2, record 1, French, - inflammation%20par%20frottement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- frictional ignition 1, record 2, English, frictional%20ignition
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In eastern Canadian underground coal mines: ... Proper water pressures and volumes for water-jet roadheaders, which reduce risk of frictional ignition and the amount of respirable dust, were established. 1, record 2, English, - frictional%20ignition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inflammation par frottement
1, record 2, French, inflammation%20par%20frottement
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chercheurs ont établi les pressions et volumes d'eau nécessaires dans les machines de creusage au jet pour réduire les risques d'inflammation par frottement et la quantité de poussière inhalable. 1, record 2, French, - inflammation%20par%20frottement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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