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EAU ACTIVEE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- adsorption dryer
1, record 1, English, adsorption%20dryer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sécheur à adsorption
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9cheur%20%C3%A0%20adsorption
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sécheur à adsorption. Ce type de sécheur consiste à utiliser les propriétés de certains [produits déshydratants] tels que l'alumine activée, le tamis moléculaire ou le gel de silice, qui attirent les molécules d’eau et, par conséquent, assèchent l'air comprimé. 2, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9cheur%20%C3%A0%20adsorption
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- activated sludge treatment
1, record 2, English, activated%20sludge%20treatment
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- activated sludge process 2, record 2, English, activated%20sludge%20process
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process for the biological treatment of waste water in which a mixture of waste water and activated sludge is agitated and aerated. 1, record 2, English, - activated%20sludge%20treatment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The activated sludge is subsequently separated from the treated waste water by sedimentation, and is removed or returned to the process as required. 1, record 2, English, - activated%20sludge%20treatment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
activated sludge treatment: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - activated%20sludge%20treatment
Record 2, Key term(s)
- activated sludges treatment
- activated sludges process
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traitement par boues activées
1, record 2, French, traitement%20par%20boues%20activ%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- procédé de boues activées 2, record 2, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20boues%20activ%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement biologique d’eaux résiduaires au cours duquel un mélange d’eau résiduaire et de boue activée est agité et aéré. 1, record 2, French, - traitement%20par%20boues%20activ%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La boue activée est ensuite séparée de l'eau résiduaire épurée par sédimentation, puis éliminée ou recyclée dans le circuit selon le besoin. 1, record 2, French, - traitement%20par%20boues%20activ%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
traitement par boues activées : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 3, record 2, French, - traitement%20par%20boues%20activ%C3%A9es
Record 2, Key term(s)
- procédé de boue activée
- traitement par boue activée
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tratamiento de lodos activados
1, record 2, Spanish, tratamiento%20de%20lodos%20activados
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- proceso de lodos activados 2, record 2, Spanish, proceso%20de%20lodos%20activados
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso para el tratamiento biológico de agua residual en el cual se somete a agitación y aeración una mezcla de agua residual y de lodo activado. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tratamiento%20de%20lodos%20activados
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El proceso de lodos activados se emplea generalmente después de la sedimentación simple. La agitación evita sedimentos y homogeneiza la mezcla de los flóculos bacterianos y el agua residual (licor de mezcla); la aireación que puede hacerse a partir del oxígeno del aire, de un gas enriquecido en oxígeno, o de oxígeno puro, tiene por objeto suministrar el oxígeno necesario tanto a las bacterias como al resto de los microorganismos aerobios. 2, record 2, Spanish, - tratamiento%20de%20lodos%20activados
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Posteriormente el lodo activado se separa del agua residual tratada, por medio de sedimentación, y se elimina o se devuelve al proceso según se requiera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - tratamiento%20de%20lodos%20activados
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tratamiento de lodo activado
- proceso de lodo activado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- floc-forming microorganism
1, record 3, English, floc%2Dforming%20microorganism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- floc-forming micro-organism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- micro-organisme floculant
1, record 3, French, micro%2Dorganisme%20floculant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les boues activées sont utilisées comme épuration biologique dans le traitement des eaux usées. La boue activée, composée essentiellement de micro-organismes floculants, est mélangée avec de l'oxygène dissous et de l'eau usée. 1, record 3, French, - micro%2Dorganisme%20floculant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- microorganisme floculant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contact stabilization
1, record 4, English, contact%20stabilization
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- contact stabilization process 2, record 4, English, contact%20stabilization%20process
correct
- contact-stabilization process 3, record 4, English, contact%2Dstabilization%20process
correct
- contact stabilisation process 4, record 4, English, contact%20stabilisation%20process
correct
- contact stabilisation 4, record 4, English, contact%20stabilisation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A modification of the activated sludge process whereby previously aerated activated sludge is brought into contact with raw sewage for a short period of time (for example 15 to 30 min). 5, record 4, English, - contact%20stabilization
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sludge, after contact, is settled out and returned to a separate tank where it is aerated for a longer period of time (for example 6 to 8h). 5, record 4, English, - contact%20stabilization
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contact stabilization: term and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 4, English, - contact%20stabilization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stabilisation par contact
1, record 4, French, stabilisation%20par%20contact
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- procédé de stabilisation par contact 2, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20stabilisation%20par%20contact
correct, masculine noun
- procédé de contact-stabilisation 3, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20contact%2Dstabilisation
correct, masculine noun
- procédé de contact stabilisation 4, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20contact%20stabilisation
correct, masculine noun
- contact stabilisation 5, record 4, French, contact%20stabilisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variante du procédé par boue activée selon laquelle une boue activée aérée préalablement entre en contact, pendant une courte période de temps(par exemple 15 à 30 min), avec une eau usée brute. 1, record 4, French, - stabilisation%20par%20contact
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après contact, la boue est décantée, puis recyclée dans un bassin particulier pour être aérée pendant une plus longue période de temps (par exemple 6 à 8 h). 1, record 4, French, - stabilisation%20par%20contact
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stabilisation par contact : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 6, record 4, French, - stabilisation%20par%20contact
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- estabilización por contacto
1, record 4, Spanish, estabilizaci%C3%B3n%20por%20contacto
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- contacto estabilización 2, record 4, Spanish, contacto%20estabilizaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- contacto y estabilización 3, record 4, Spanish, contacto%20y%20estabilizaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modificación del proceso de lodos activados en el que éstos se someten a aeración previamente y entran en contacto con agua cruda residual por un corto período de tiempo (15 min a 30 min, por ejemplo). 1, record 4, Spanish, - estabilizaci%C3%B3n%20por%20contacto
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El lodo, después del contacto, se decanta y se traslada a un tanque separado, donde se somete a aeración por un período de tiempo más largo (por ejemplo, 6 h a 8 h). 1, record 4, Spanish, - estabilizaci%C3%B3n%20por%20contacto
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Biotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dehydration
1, record 5, English, dehydration
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Biotechnologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déshydratation
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9shydratation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte d’eau d’un corps humide : sol, tissu organique, végétal, matière hydratée. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9shydratation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette perte d’eau a généralement lieu par évaporation; elle exige donc, de l'énergie et est activée par la ventilation et la sécheresse de l'air. Lorsqu'ils se déshydratent, les tissus vivants réduisent leur activité vitale, puis se flétrissent par perte de turgescence et meurent si la déshydratation est trop forte. La vie active n’ est compatible qu'avec des teneurs en eau relativement élevées. En état de vie ralentie, certains êtres vivants ou certains organes peuvent subir sans dommage des déshydratations très fortes; c'est le cas des graines. La déshydratation d’un sol conduit à un accroissement de la sécheresse. La déshydratation est utilisée pour conserver les produits récoltés tels que les fourrages, les graines et les fruits. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9shydratation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
- Biotecnología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- deshidratación
1, record 5, Spanish, deshidrataci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- activated alumina
1, record 6, English, activated%20alumina
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An absorbent used in drying gases and liquids [and which is, in] our plant, ... used in the instrument air dryers. 2, record 6, English, - activated%20alumina
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Highly porous, granular aluminum oxide that preferentially absorbs liquids from gases and vapors, and moisture from some liquids ... 3, record 6, English, - activated%20alumina
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- alumine activée
1, record 6, French, alumine%20activ%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alumine granulaire et à structure ultraporeuse ayant une grande capacité d’absorption des gaz, des vapeurs et de certains liquides. 2, record 6, French, - alumine%20activ%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Préparation de l'alumine. [...] L'oxyde peut également être obtenu à une température de calcination inférieure(500 °C) et dans ces conditions, il est très poreux, donc en mesure d’absorber une quantité considérable de vapeur d’eau et donc de sécher complètement l'air ou d’autres formes de gaz(c'est l'alumine activée). 3, record 6, French, - alumine%20activ%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On [...] utilise [l’alumine activée] notamment comme déshydrateur des atmosphères contrôlées. 2, record 6, French, - alumine%20activ%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Metales y aleaciones no ferrosos - Varios
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- alúmina activada
1, record 6, Spanish, al%C3%BAmina%20activada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alúmina granular de gran superficie específica debido a su elevada porosidad. 1, record 6, Spanish, - al%C3%BAmina%20activada
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Packaging Techniques
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- solid desiccant
1, record 7, English, solid%20desiccant
proposal
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- solid sorbent 2, record 7, English, solid%20sorbent
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sorbents are materials which are hygroscopic to water vapor; they are available in both solid and liquid forms. Solid sorbents include silica gels, activated alumina, and aluminum bauxite. 2, record 7, English, - solid%20desiccant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
desiccant: an absorbent or adsorbent, liquid or solid, that removes water or water vapor from a material. 3, record 7, English, - solid%20desiccant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sorbent: a substance possessing the characteristic ability of absorption or adsorption. 4, record 7, English, - solid%20desiccant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Machines frigorifiques
- Techniques d'emballage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déshydratant solide
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9shydratant%20solide
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] déshydratants [...] absorbent la vapeur d’eau. [Ils] peuvent être solides ou liquides [...] Les déshydratants solides les plus employés sont l'alumine activée, la bauxite activée et surtout le gel de silice. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9shydratant%20solide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-09-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sea-light cell 1, record 8, English, sea%2Dlight%20cell
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- sea light cell
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pile activée à l'eau de mer
1, record 8, French, pile%20activ%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau%20de%20mer
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Heating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- forced-circulation heating system 1, record 9, English, forced%2Dcirculation%20heating%20system
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de chauffage à circulation forcée
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20forc%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- système à circulation forcée 1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20forc%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de chauffage à circulation forcée a pour avantage de fournir aux radiateurs une température d’eau plus élevée, avec une circulation plus rapide, et par là une émission de chaleur en B. T. U. plus grande, tout en réduisant le nombre ou le diamètre des tuyaux de distribution, la disposition de ce système est la même que pour un système fermé par gravité(...) la circulation de l'eau est activée par une pompe placée à l'arrivée du maître-tuyau de retour à la [chaudière]. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20forc%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais comme en français, le fluide caloporteur peut être soit l’eau, soit l’air. Il existe donc un système de chauffage à air chaud pulsé. 2, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20chauffage%20%C3%A0%20circulation%20forc%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1978-05-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- activated water
1, record 10, English, activated%20water
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water having ions, atoms, radicals, or molecules that are temporarily in a chemically reactive state because of exposure to ionizing radiation. 1, record 10, English, - activated%20water
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- eau activée 1, record 10, French, eau%20activ%C3%A9e
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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