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LIQUIDE IMPREGNATION FLUORESCENT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
- Inspection for Defects (Materials Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fluorescent dye penetrant
1, record 1, English, fluorescent%20dye%20penetrant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fluorescent liquid 2, record 1, English, fluorescent%20liquid
correct
- fluorescent penetrant 3, record 1, English, fluorescent%20penetrant
correct
- fluorescent penetrating liquid 2, record 1, English, fluorescent%20penetrating%20liquid
correct
- fluorescent liquid penetrant 4, record 1, English, fluorescent%20liquid%20penetrant
correct
- fluorescent fluid 4, record 1, English, fluorescent%20fluid
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The use of fluorescent dye penetrants in inspection is rapidly increasing ... the penetrant contains a dyestuff which fluoresces brilliantly in ultra-violet or "black" light. Undoubtedly, flaws revealed by this process are more easily seen and by this method it is possible to identify minute defects which could escape detection using red penetrants. 1, record 1, English, - fluorescent%20dye%20penetrant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
- Détection des défauts des matériaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- liquide fluorescent
1, record 1, French, liquide%20fluorescent
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- liquide d'imprégnation fluorescent 1, record 1, French, liquide%20d%27impr%C3%A9gnation%20fluorescent
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essai à grande sensibilité. Dans cette forme de l'essai [de ressuage], on accroît au maximum le contraste des ressuages avec le fond sur lequel ils apparaissent en ayant recours à un liquide d’imprégnation fluorescent. En lumière noire de Wood [...], on arrive ainsi à voir les ressuages plus tôt [...] Le liquide fluorescent résulte de la mise en solution d’un pigment fluorescent dans un liquide approprié. 1, record 1, French, - liquide%20fluorescent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dye penetrant check
1, record 2, English, dye%20penetrant%20check
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dye penetrant test 2, record 2, English, dye%20penetrant%20test
correct
- penetrant inspection 3, record 2, English, penetrant%20inspection
correct
- liquid penetrant inspection 4, record 2, English, liquid%20penetrant%20inspection
- penetrant fluid test 6, record 2, English, penetrant%20fluid%20test
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of nondestructive testing for determining the existence and extent of discontinuities that are open to the surface in the part being inspected. The indications are made visible through the use of a dye or fluorescent chemical in the liquid employed as the inspection medium. 3, record 2, English, - dye%20penetrant%20check
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dye penetrant check: term officialized by the [Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee] ATSC - Helicopters. 7, record 2, English, - dye%20penetrant%20check
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôle par ressuage
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20par%20ressuage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- essai de ressuage 2, record 2, French, essai%20de%20ressuage
correct, masculine noun
- procédé de ressuage 3, record 2, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20ressuage
masculine noun
- détection par ressuage 4, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tection%20par%20ressuage
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de détection non destructive de fissures ou de porosités à la surface d’un matériau, consistant à badigeonner la pièce avec un liquide pénétrant, à faible tension superficielle, coloré ou fluorescent, puis, après quelques minutes d’imprégnation, à essuyer la surface et à la saupoudrer avec une poudre blanche, pour pouvoir observer la résurgence du liquide à partir des fissures. 5, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20par%20ressuage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôle par ressuage : terme uniformisé par le [Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique] CUTA - Hélicoptères. 6, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20par%20ressuage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-01-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- penetrant
1, record 3, English, penetrant
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid with low surface tension, usually containing a dye or fluorescent chemical; when flowed over a metal surface, it is used to determine the existence and extent of cracks and other discontinuities. 2, record 3, English, - penetrant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dye penetrant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- liquide d'imprégnation
1, record 3, French, liquide%20d%27impr%C3%A9gnation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ressuage(méthode de contrôle)(...) Méthode non destructive de contrôle des pièces métalliques basée sur la capillarité. [...] Une précision plus grande est obtenue en utilisant un liquide d’imprégnation fluorescent(colorant organique luminescent en solution dans de l'huile minérale). Après séchage, l'observation est effectuée dans l'obscurité, sous lumière noire(lampe de Wood). Les défauts apparaissent alors en brillant sur fond sombre et peuvent être photographiés. La méthode est applicable aux métaux ferreux et non ferreux. 1, record 3, French, - liquide%20d%27impr%C3%A9gnation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
- Inspection for Defects (Materials Engineering)
- Nonferrous Metals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fluorescent penetrant inspection
1, record 4, English, fluorescent%20penetrant%20inspection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fluorescent penetrant method 2, record 4, English, fluorescent%20penetrant%20method
correct
- fluorescent test 2, record 4, English, fluorescent%20test
correct
- fluorescent method 2, record 4, English, fluorescent%20method
correct
- fluorescent penetrant test 3, record 4, English, fluorescent%20penetrant%20test
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In fluorescent penetrant inspection a fluorescent liquid is applied to the surface of the workpiece and enters the surface discontinuities. The excess penetrant is removed before the piece is examined under intense ultraviolet light. Indications of discontinuities show up brilliantly. 4, record 4, English, - fluorescent%20penetrant%20inspection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
- Détection des défauts des matériaux
- Métaux non ferreux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- essai à grande sensibilité
1, record 4, French, essai%20%C3%A0%20grande%20sensibilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- essai par fluorescence 2, record 4, French, essai%20par%20fluorescence
correct, masculine noun
- essai de fluorescence 3, record 4, French, essai%20de%20fluorescence
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essai à grande sensibilité. Dans cette forme de l'essai [de ressuage], on accroît au maximum le contraste des ressuages avec le fond sur lequel ils apparaissent en ayant recours à un liquide d’imprégnation fluorescent. En lumière noire de Wood(lampes de 75 à 125 W), on arrive ainsi à voir les ressuages plus tôt et notamment, dans le cas des fissures les plus fines, avant que se produise, par étalement à la surface extérieure, un estompage excessif du spectre : d’où une augmentation de la sensibilité. 1, record 4, French, - essai%20%C3%A0%20grande%20sensibilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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