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EAU ADOUCIE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Supply
- Strength of Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- water corrosivity
1, record 1, English, water%20corrosivity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the two tendencies are inseparable for a metal to corrode and for water and the materials it contains to promote or inhibit corrosion, the corrosiveness of a material or the corrosivity of water must be determined in relative, rather than absolute, terms. 2, record 1, English, - water%20corrosivity
Record 1, Key term(s)
- corrosivity of water
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation en eau
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- corrosivité de l’eau
1, record 1, French, corrosivit%C3%A9%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Beau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une eau agressive est une eau qui dissout les dépôts calcaires. L'agressivité est liée principalement à la quantité des différents composés du gaz carbonique présents dans l'eau. Une eau totalement adoucie a tendance à dissoudre un dépôt calcaire. L'agressivité de l'eau n’ est pas liée à la corrosivité de l'eau. 2, record 1, French, - corrosivit%C3%A9%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Beau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mixed water
1, record 2, English, mixed%20water
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hot water connection must always be LHS [left-hand side] and the cold water connection RHS [right-hand side]. The mixed water outlets in the top and bottom of the housing can be used singly or jointly as required. For single connection the outlet not in use must be properly sealed with the screw plug. Stop valve(s) must be provided to control the flow of mixed water from the outlet(s). 2, record 2, English, - mixed%20water
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- eau mitigée
1, record 2, French, eau%20mitig%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réseaux de distribution sont en cours de pose. Il y a 4 réseaux d’eau :eau chaude, eau froide, eau mitigée(on règle la température pour éviter que les enfants se brûlent) et eau adoucie pour préserver des dépôts les machines à laver. 2, record 2, French, - eau%20mitig%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le système de CVC [chauffage, ventilation, climatisation] est du type à eau mitigée en boucle fermée et thermopompes avec réservoir de temporisation [...] 3, record 2, French, - eau%20mitig%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- softened water
1, record 3, English, softened%20water
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The RD9 and RD11 complexes include, among other substances, nitrites. ... Doses required: 2 to 20 g/l in demineralized or softened water, or, at the worst, water of low hardness. 1, record 3, English, - softened%20water
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- eau adoucie
1, record 3, French, eau%20adoucie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les complexes RD9 et RD11, comportent entre autres des nitrites. [...] doses d’emploi : 2 à 20 g/l dans de l'eau déminéralisée ou adoucie à la rigueur avec une faible dureté. 1, record 3, French, - eau%20adoucie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- agua suavizada
1, record 3, Spanish, agua%20suavizada
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Food Additives
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polyphosphate
1, record 4, English, polyphosphate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid. 2, record 4, English, - polyphosphate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyphosphates [are] complex phosphates added to foods, in particular to meat products; they prevent sausage discoloration, aid mixing of the fat, speed penetration of the brine in curing. 3, record 4, English, - polyphosphate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Traitement des eaux
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polyphosphate
1, record 4, French, polyphosphate
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique possédant la propriété de former des complexes avec les ions métalliques, calcium et magnésium en particulier. Ces complexes sont très solubles et possèdent toutes les caractéristiques des sels de sodium, de sorte que les inconvénients dus au calcium et au magnésium se trouvent masqués : l'eau stabilisée avec ces produits présente toutes les caractéristiques d’une eau adoucie. 2, record 4, French, - polyphosphate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyphosphate [...] employé pour stabiliser l’eau potable, prévenir la décoloration et l’affaissement de certaines charcuteries (saucisses, jambon). 3, record 4, French, - polyphosphate
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dialysate supply system 1, record 5, English, dialysate%20supply%20system
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
That part of the hemodialysis machine that provides a steady flow of dialysate during hemodialysis. 1, record 5, English, - dialysate%20supply%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- générateur
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- générateur de dialysat 2, record 5, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20dialysat
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
-Tous les générateurs ont en commun de fabriquer le bain de dialyse à partir d’une eau traitée, adoucie ou osmosée et de concentrés industriels, pour un rapport de 1 volume de concentré par 34 volumes d’eau.-Ils maintiennent le bain à la température du corps.-Ils affichent la pression transmembranaire et le volume d’ultrafiltration.-Ils assurent le débit du dialysat dans le circuit. 1, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-05-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- culinary steam
1, record 6, English, culinary%20steam
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The product (milk) is pre-heated, then pumped to a pressurized chamber where it is quickly brought to sterilization temperatures by addition of culinary steam. 1, record 6, English, - culinary%20steam
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vapeur alimentaire
1, record 6, French, vapeur%20alimentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vapeur qui est au contact du lait doit être sèche et saturée et ne contenir aucune substance étrangère susceptible d’altérer la qualité du lait. La vapeur provenant de la centrale thermique de l'usine répond rarement à cette condition. C'est pourquoi on recommande de préparer séparément une vapeur "alimentaire" à partir d’eau potable adoucie. 1, record 6, French, - vapeur%20alimentaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- photocolorimetric TH-meter
1, record 7, English, photocolorimetric%20TH%2Dmeter
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The photocolorimetric TH-meter. This instrument measures the hardness of the softened water every ten minutes; this hardness can be recorded. It is also equipped with a variable-threshold alarm relay. 1, record 7, English, - photocolorimetric%20TH%2Dmeter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Traitement des eaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- thmètre photocolorimètre
1, record 7, French, thm%C3%A8tre%20photocolorim%C3%A8tre
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thmètre photocolorimètre.-Cet appareil mesure toutes les dix minutes la dureté de l'eau adoucie, dureté dont la valeur peut être enregistrée. Il est également muni d’un relais d’alarme à seuil de déclenchement réglable. 1, record 7, French, - thm%C3%A8tre%20photocolorim%C3%A8tre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- set point
1, record 8, English, set%20point
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- set value 2, record 8, English, set%20value
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The set-point TH-meter. This instrument automatically checks every ten minutes that the hardness of the softened water does not exceed a predetermined set point. 1, record 8, English, - set%20point
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- valeur de consigne
1, record 8, French, valeur%20de%20consigne
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thmètre à point de consigne.-Cet appareil vérifie automatiquement toutes les dix minutes que la dureté de l'eau adoucie n’ excède pas une valeur de consigne prédéterminée. 1, record 8, French, - valeur%20de%20consigne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- soft water outlet 1, record 9, English, soft%20water%20outlet
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- départ d’eau adoucie
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9part%20d%26rsquo%3Beau%20adoucie
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- residual hardness
1, record 10, English, residual%20hardness
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The residual hardness consists of the permanent hardness (TH - TAC). If the TAC exceeds the TH (waters containing sodium bicarbonate) it is possible to obtain a water softened ... without the use of an additional softener. 1, record 10, English, - residual%20hardness
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dureté résiduelle
1, record 10, French, duret%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9siduelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dureté résiduelle est constituée par la dureté permanente(TH-TAC). Si le TAC est supérieur au TH(eaux bicarbonatées sodiques) on peut obtenir une eau adoucie à [...] sans qu'il soit nécessaire de placer un adoucisseur complémentaire. 1, record 10, French, - duret%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9siduelle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- set-point TH-meter 1, record 11, English, set%2Dpoint%20TH%2Dmeter
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The set-point TH-meter. This instrument automatically checks every ten minutes that the hardness of the softened water dows not exceed a predetermined set point. 1, record 11, English, - set%2Dpoint%20TH%2Dmeter
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- thmètre à point de consigne
1, record 11, French, thm%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20point%20de%20consigne
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thmètre à point de consigne.-Cet appareil vérifie automatiquement toutes les dix minutes que la dureté de l'eau adoucie n’ excède pas une valeur de consigne prédéterminée. 1, record 11, French, - thm%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20point%20de%20consigne
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- variable-threshold alarm relay 1, record 12, English, variable%2Dthreshold%20alarm%20relay
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The photocolorimetric TH-meter. This instrument measures the hardness of the softened water every ten minutes; this hardness can be recorded. It is also equipped with a variable-threshold alarm relay. 1, record 12, English, - variable%2Dthreshold%20alarm%20relay
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- relais d’alarme à seuil de déclenchement réglable
1, record 12, French, relais%20d%26rsquo%3Balarme%20%C3%A0%20seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement%20r%C3%A9glable
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thmètre photocolorimètre.-Cet appareil mesure toutes les dix minutes la dureté de l'eau adoucie, dureté dont la valeur peut être enregistrée. Il est également muni d’un relais d’alarme à seuil de déclenchement réglable. 1, record 12, French, - relais%20d%26rsquo%3Balarme%20%C3%A0%20seuil%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement%20r%C3%A9glable
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- raw neutralization water 1, record 13, English, raw%20neutralization%20water
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To combine carbonate removal and softening it is sufficient to replace the raw neutralization water by softened water. 1, record 13, English, - raw%20neutralization%20water
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- eau brute de neutralisation
1, record 13, French, eau%20brute%20de%20neutralisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si on souhaite combiner la décarbonatation et l'adoucissement il suffit de remplacer l'eau brute de neutralisation par de l'eau adoucie. 1, record 13, French, - eau%20brute%20de%20neutralisation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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