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TUYAU HYDRAULIQUE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crimping tool
1, record 1, English, crimping%20tool
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydraulic tool with a mechanism to permanently fasten, by crimping or clinching, a connection element, e.g. to a cable or a hose. 1, record 1, English, - crimping%20tool
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crimping tool: term and definition standardized by ISO in 2007. 2, record 1, English, - crimping%20tool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine de sertissage
1, record 1, French, machine%20de%20sertissage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine portative hydraulique munie d’un mécanisme destiné à fixer de façon permanente par sertissage ou par rivetage à un élément de raccord, par exemple un câble ou un [tuyau] flexible. 1, record 1, French, - machine%20de%20sertissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
machine de sertissage : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO en 2007. 2, record 1, French, - machine%20de%20sertissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Plumbing
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fixture unit
1, record 2, English, fixture%20unit
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- water supply fixture unit 2, record 2, English, water%20supply%20fixture%20unit
correct
- WSFU 3, record 2, English, WSFU
correct
- WSFU 3, record 2, English, WSFU
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unit of measure based on the rate of supply, time of operation and frequency of use of a fixture or outlet that expresses the hydraulic load that is imposed by that fixture or outlet on the supply system. 4, record 2, English, - fixture%20unit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plumbing engineers are most familar with sizing a water distribution system by use of the fixture unit method ... A water supply fixture unit is defined as a non-dimensional unit of the probability of simultaneous use of water in a plumbing water distribution system. 5, record 2, English, - fixture%20unit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixture unit: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 2, English, - fixture%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Plomberie
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- facteur d'alimentation
1, record 2, French, facteur%20d%27alimentation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure basée sur le débit d’alimentation, le temps de fonctionnement et la fréquence d’utilisation d’un appareil sanitaire ou d’un orifice et qui exprime la charge hydraulique imposée par cet appareil ou orifice sur le réseau de distribution d’eau. 2, record 2, French, - facteur%20d%27alimentation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La charge hydraulique d’un lave-vaisselle domestique est de 3 facteurs d’alimentation [...] le robinet d’arrosage d’une résidence privée a une charge hydraulique de 2 facteurs d’alimentation pour un tuyau d’alimentation de 1/2 po. 3, record 2, French, - facteur%20d%27alimentation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur d’alimentation : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - facteur%20d%27alimentation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hose coupling
1, record 3, English, hose%20coupling
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fitting at the end of a length of hose into which the end of another such length can be screwed of fitted. 2, record 3, English, - hose%20coupling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hose coupling: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - hose%20coupling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- raccord de tuyau flexible
1, record 3, French, raccord%20de%20tuyau%20flexible
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- raccord à tuyau 2, record 3, French, raccord%20%C3%A0%20tuyau
masculine noun, standardized
- raccord 3, record 3, French, raccord
masculine noun, standardized
- raccord pour tuyaux flexibles 4, record 3, French, raccord%20pour%20tuyaux%20flexibles
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble constitué d’une douille et d’un manchon fileté fixés à l'extrémité d’un tuyau flexible et assurant sa jonction étanche avec un autre tuyau ou organe du système hydraulique. 4, record 3, French, - raccord%20de%20tuyau%20flexible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
raccord, raccord à tuyau : termes normalisés par l’ISO. 5, record 3, French, - raccord%20de%20tuyau%20flexible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic hose
1, record 4, English, hydraulic%20hose
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hose with a braid or spiral reinforcement designed for systems which transfer power via fluid at high pressures. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 4, English, - hydraulic%20hose
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydraulic hose: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - hydraulic%20hose
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tuyau hydraulique
1, record 4, French, tuyau%20hydraulique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyau doté d’un renforcement en tresse ou en spirale conçu pour des systèmes assurant un transfert de puissance par l’intermédiaire d’un fluide à haute pression. [Définition normalisée par l’ISO.] 1, record 4, French, - tuyau%20hydraulique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuyau hydraulique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. ] 2, record 4, French, - tuyau%20hydraulique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- discharge hose
1, record 5, English, discharge%20hose
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- discharge tube 2, record 5, English, discharge%20tube
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temporary connection between the discharge outlet of a pump and the point of delivery. 3, record 5, English, - discharge%20hose
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
other gear consists of ... a hydraulic dump valve to relieve pressure in the discharge tube. 2, record 5, English, - discharge%20hose
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Mesures antipollution
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tuyau d'évacuation
1, record 5, French, tuyau%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les autres éléments mécaniques comprennent [...] une soupape de détente à commande hydraulique pour décomprimer le tuyau d’évacuation. 1, record 5, French, - tuyau%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- restrained joint 1, record 6, English, restrained%20joint
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dual chilled water piping, ranging in size from 42 inches to 6 inches, utilizing restrained joint ductile iron pipe and fittings, with an operating pressure of 140 psi and a design pressure of 225 psi. 2, record 6, English, - restrained%20joint
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- joint retenu
1, record 6, French, joint%20retenu
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme permettant aux joints de résister aux poussées axiales à l’intérieur de la conduite. Les joints retenus peuvent être utilisés pour remplacer les butées en béton. 2, record 6, French, - joint%20retenu
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tuyau Hyprescon inc. convient à la distribution d’eau et d’autres liquides. Il est reconnu pour les raisons suivantes : Capacité hydraulique élevée. Rendement. Conception sur mesure. Capacité de supporter des grandes charges externes. Flexibilité et fiabilité du joint. Facilité d’installation. Joints retenus fiables et faciles à installer. Longue durée de vie. Aucun entretien requis. Certification. 3, record 6, French, - joint%20retenu
Record 6, Key term(s)
- assemblage verrouillé
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-05-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- maximum discharge
1, record 7, English, maximum%20discharge
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum rate of flow that a stream, conduit, channel, pipe, pump, or other hydraulic structure is capable of passing. 2, record 7, English, - maximum%20discharge
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- débit maximal
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9bit%20maximal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Débit maximal qu'un cours d’eau, une canalisation, un canal, un tuyau, une pompe ou un ouvrage hydraulique sont susceptibles de laisser passer. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20maximal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-06-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- traveling sprinkler
1, record 8, English, traveling%20sprinkler
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a traveler system, a giant sprinkler is mounted on a trailer and moved continuously by a winch. The winch is powered by a water turbine, using the flow of water to the sprinkler, or by a small gasoline or bottled gas engine. Most common traveling sprinklers are fed by a flexible hose from a main line. 1, record 8, English, - traveling%20sprinkler
Record 8, Key term(s)
- travelling sprinkler
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- asperseur mobile 1, record 8, French, asperseur%20mobile
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Asperseurs mobiles. Ce système [d’irrigation] consiste en un asperseur géant installé sur une remorque et que déplace continuellement un treuil. Ce treuil est actionné par une turbine hydraulique utilisant le débit de l'eau qui se rend à l'asperseur ou bien par un petit moteur à essence ou à gaz combustible. Les asperseurs mobiles les plus communs sont alimentés par un tuyau flexible à partir de la conduite principale. 1, record 8, French, - asperseur%20mobile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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