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Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- actuator
1, record 1, English, actuator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electronic or pneumatic transducer used to position a control valve. Converts electronic/pneumatic signal to mechanical movement for positioning a valve. 1, record 1, English, - actuator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A mechanism to activate process control equipment by use of pneumatic, hydraulic or electronic signals; for example, a valve actuator for opening or closing a valve to control the rate of fluid flow. 2, record 1, English, - actuator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- positionneur
1, record 1, French, positionneur
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Positionneur pneumatique : Les régulateurs automatiques contrôlant un niveau, une température, un débit ou une pression, utilisent fréquemment l'air comprimé comme agent moteur en vue de régler l'ouverture d’une vanne ou d’un papillon sur un circuit de combustible, d’eau, de vapeur ou de fumées; la transmission du signal de commande peut être purement pneumatique ou électropneumatique. [...] il faut avoir recours à un positionneur permettant au mécanisme commandé d’occuper n’ importe quelle position intermédiaire entre deux limites de réglage. 1, record 1, French, - positionneur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- combustion technology
1, record 2, English, combustion%20technology
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Regulations. ... The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, make regulations for carrying out the purposes of section 139, including regulations respecting ... the the submission, by persons who produce, import or sell fuel, of information regarding (i) the fuel and any element, component or additive contained in the fuel, (ii) any physical or chemical property of the fuel or any substance intended for use as an additive to the fuel, (iii) the adverse effects from the use of the fuel on the environment, on human life or health, on combustion technology or on emission control equipment ... 1, record 2, English, - combustion%20technology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Statute cited: Canadian Environmental Protection Act. 2, record 2, English, - combustion%20technology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
- Mesures antipollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technologie de combustion
1, record 2, French, technologie%20de%20combustion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur recommandation du ministre, le gouverneur en conseil peut prendre tout règlement d’application de l'article 139 et régir notamment [...] la transmission par les producteurs, importateurs ou vendeurs de combustible de renseignements concernant :(i) le combustible et tout élément, composant ou additif présent dans le combustible,(ii) les propriétés physiques et chimiques du combustible ou de toute autre substance devant y servir d’additif,(iii) les effets nocifs de l'utilisation du combustible sur l'environnement ou sur la vie ou la santé humaines, ainsi que sur les technologies de combustion ou les dispositifs de contrôle des émissions [...] [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement] 2, record 2, French, - technologie%20de%20combustion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une nouvelle technologie de combustion efficace pour le secteur des pâtes et papiers rend le gaz naturel compétitif avec le charbon et l’huile. 3, record 2, French, - technologie%20de%20combustion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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