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TRAP BUCKET [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inverted bucket trap
1, record 1, English, inverted%20bucket%20trap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inverted bucket steam trap 2, record 1, English, inverted%20bucket%20steam%20trap
correct
- inverted-bucket steam trap 3, record 1, English, inverted%2Dbucket%20steam%20trap
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] trap with an inlet channeled to the bottom of the trap body so the condensate enters underneath the inverted bucket[, and in which the] valve opens when the trap fills with condensate and discharges the condensate into the return line. 3, record 1, English, - inverted%20bucket%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The discharge from the inverted bucket trap is intermittent and requires a differential pressure between the inlet and discharge of the trap to lift the condensate from the bottom of the trap to the discharge connection. Bucket traps are used for draining condensate and air from blast coils, unit heaters and steam heating coils. Inverted bucket traps are well suited for draining condensate from steam lines or equipment where an abnormal amount of air is to be discharged and where dirt may drain into the trap. 4, record 1, English, - inverted%20bucket%20trap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à flotteur inversé ouvert
1, record 1, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- purgeur à flotteur inversé 2, record 1, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Purgeur de vapeur muni d'un flotteur ouvert en forme de cuve inversée ou de cloche, solidaire d'un clapet assurant l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'orifice d'évacuation des condensats. 3, record 1, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le purgeur à flotteur inversé […] fonctionne de façon identique [au purgeur à flotteur ouvert en seau]. Lorsque la vapeur arrive, elle s'accumule sous la cloche[,] qui se vide d'eau et s'élève, fermant le clapet de retenue, tandis que l'afflux de condensats fait redescendre le flotteur par son poids, ce qui libère le clapet. Il s'agit donc d'un fonctionnement par chasses successives. C'est un système assez délicat et sensible au gel. 4, record 1, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20invers%C3%A9%20ouvert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- upright bucket trap
1, record 2, English, upright%20bucket%20trap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- upright-bucket steam trap 2, record 2, English, upright%2Dbucket%20steam%20trap
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bucket that is usually hinged, so [that] water enters in sufficient quantity to fill the bucket and sinks it, [thus opening] a valve [and allowing] water [to flow] into the return line through a tube that extends almost to the bottom of the bucket. 2, record 2, English, - upright%20bucket%20trap
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Upright Bucket Trap. The discharge of condensate from this trap is intermittent. A differential pressure of at least 1 psi [pound per square inch] between the inlet and the outlet of the trap is normally required to lift the condensate from the bucket to the discharge connection. Upright bucket traps are commonly used to drain condensate and air from the blast coils, steam mains, unit heaters and other equipment. This trap is well suited for systems that have pulsating pressure. 3, record 2, English, - upright%20bucket%20trap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à flotteur direct
1, record 2, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- purgeur à flotteur ouvert en seau 2, record 2, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20ouvert%20en%20seau
correct, masculine noun
- purgeur type seau 3, record 2, French, purgeur%20type%20seau
correct, masculine noun
- purgeur à flotteur type seau 4, record 2, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20type%20seau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Purgeur à flotteur ouvert vers le haut, en cloche renversée (type seau) solidaire d'un clapet assurant l'ouverture et la fermeture de l'orifice d'évacuation des condensats. 4, record 2, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20direct
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Dans le cas des purgeurs à flotteur ouvert en seau], le corps du purgeur se remplit d'abord d'eau jusqu'à ce qu'il déborde dans le flotteur et l'amène à s'abaisser. Le clapet de retenue s'ouvre alors et c'est la pression de vapeur qui évacue l'eau condensée. 2, record 2, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20direct
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bucket trap
1, record 3, English, bucket%20trap
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bucket steam trap 2, record 3, English, bucket%20steam%20trap
correct
- open-bucket trap 2, record 3, English, open%2Dbucket%20trap
correct
- open bucket trap 3, record 3, English, open%20bucket%20trap
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- purgeur à flotteur ouvert
1, record 3, French, purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Purgeur de vapeur muni d'un flotteur en forme de cloche renversée (flotteur direct), ou en forme de cloche (flotteur inversé ouvert). 2, record 3, French, - purgeur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20ouvert
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-04-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trap pail 1, record 4, English, trap%20pail
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- trap bucket 1, record 4, English, trap%20bucket
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- récupérateur de vide
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur%20de%20vide
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trap door bucket
1, record 5, English, trap%20door%20bucket
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fire fighting. 2, record 5, English, - trap%20door%20bucket
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 5, English, - trap%20door%20bucket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- citerne à fond mobile
1, record 5, French, citerne%20%C3%A0%20fond%20mobile
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 5, French, - citerne%20%C3%A0%20fond%20mobile
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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