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ELIMINATION COMBUSTION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Classification of Coal
- Wastewater Treatment
- Dust Removal
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- activated carbon
1, record 1, English, activated%20carbon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- active carbon 3, record 1, English, active%20carbon
correct
- activated charcoal 4, record 1, English, activated%20charcoal
correct
- active charcoal 5, record 1, English, active%20charcoal
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An amorphous form of carbon characterized by high adsorptivity for gases, vapors, and colloidal solids. 6, record 1, English, - activated%20carbon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [active] carbon is obtained by the destructive distillation of wood, nut shells, animal bones ... it is "activated" by heating to 800-900°C with steam or carbon dioxide ... 6, record 1, English, - activated%20carbon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Uses: Decolorizing of sugar; water purification; solvent recovery; waste treatment; ... natural gas purification. 6, record 1, English, - activated%20carbon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Classification des charbons
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Dépoussiérage
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charbon actif
1, record 1, French, charbon%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- charbon activé 2, record 1, French, charbon%20activ%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charbon animal ou végétal traité spécialement lors de sa carbonisation, en vue de lui faire acquérir la propriété d’adsorber les gaz et les vapeurs, quelquefois même des matières colloïdales ou autres substances. 3, record 1, French, - charbon%20actif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Charbon obtenu par calcination en atmosphère contrôlée de matières carbonées végétales (bois, tourbe, sucre de mélasse, etc.) ou minérales. 4, record 1, French, - charbon%20actif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On prépare généralement le charbon activé à partir de la tourbe, en la mélangeant à de l'acide phosphorique et en calcinant à 1 200 °C. Il distille du phosphore, qu'on récupère, par combustion, en acide phosphorique pur. Le résidu de charbon, lavé à l'acide chlorhydrique, puis séché à 300 °C, constitue du charbon activé, dont les propriétés absorbantes ont de multiples applications : médecine, produits pharmaceutiques, industrie chimique, pétrochimie, industrie des corps gras, élimination des molécules organiques, notamment de saveur désagréable, contenues dans l'eau, etc. 4, record 1, French, - charbon%20actif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charbon activé : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie (militaire). 5, record 1, French, - charbon%20actif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Clasificación del carbón
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
- Eliminación del polvo
- Química
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbón activo
1, record 1, Spanish, carb%C3%B3n%20activo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- carbón activado 2, record 1, Spanish, carb%C3%B3n%20activado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carbón de madera o carbón propiamente dicho que se lleva al rojo vivo en una retorta para expulsar los hidrocarburos, pero con una aportación insuficiente de aire para mantener la combustión. El carbón se activa seguidamente exponiéndolo a un gas oxidante a elevada temperatura. Este gas desarrolla una estructura porosa en el carbón natural y crea así una gran superficie interna. 3, record 1, Spanish, - carb%C3%B3n%20activo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Water Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wet-air oxidation
1, record 2, English, wet%2Dair%20oxidation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wet-air oxydation 2, record 2, English, wet%2Dair%20oxydation
correct
- WAO 3, record 2, English, WAO
correct
- WETOX 4, record 2, English, WETOX
- WAO 3, record 2, English, WAO
- wet air oxidation 5, record 2, English, wet%20air%20oxidation
correct
- wet oxidation 1, record 2, English, wet%20oxidation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wet oxidation using air as the oxygen source. 6, record 2, English, - wet%2Dair%20oxidation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wet Oxidation (WO): The oxidation of oxidizable substances in water using the oxygen in air, pure or enriched oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid or some other oxidizing agent as the source of the oxidant. The oxidation process is conducted at subcritical temperatures (<374°C). 6, record 2, English, - wet%2Dair%20oxidation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wet oxidation: A method of sludge disposal that involves the oxidation of sludge solids in water suspension under high pressure and temperature. 1, record 2, English, - wet%2Dair%20oxidation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wet air oxydation
- wet air pressure oxidation
- wet air pressure oxydation
- wet-air oxydation
- wet oxydation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oxydation sous pression en milieu humide
1, record 2, French, oxydation%20sous%20pression%20en%20milieu%20humide
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- oxydation par voie humide 2, record 2, French, oxydation%20par%20voie%20humide
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élimination de la matière organique et la réduction de volume des boues peuvent être obtenues par incinération, par oxydation sous pression en milieu humide(«wet air oxidation») ou par combustion en eau supercritique(«supercritical water oxidation»). Une étude en autoclave agité a permis de comparer sur une même boue d’épuration les performances des deux techniques d’oxydation voie humide et d’oxydation supercritique, en mettant l'accent sur les sous-produits résiduels en phase liquide et la composition de la phase gaz. 1, record 2, French, - oxydation%20sous%20pression%20en%20milieu%20humide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Water Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- supercritical water oxidation
1, record 3, English, supercritical%20water%20oxidation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SCWO 2, record 3, English, SCWO
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wet oxidation occurring in supercritical water at temperatures greater than 374°C (705°F) and pressures greater than 221 bar (3204 psig). 2, record 3, English, - supercritical%20water%20oxidation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- supercritical water oxydation
- supercritical water pressure oxidation
- supercritical water pressure oxydation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- combustion en eau supercritique
1, record 3, French, combustion%20en%20eau%20supercritique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élimination de la matière organique et la réduction de volume des boues peuvent être obtenues par incinération, par oxydation sous pression en milieu humide(«wet air oxidation») ou par combustion en eau supercritique(«supercritical water oxidation»). Une étude en autoclave agité a permis de comparer sur une même boue d’épuration les performances des deux techniques d’oxydation voie humide et d’oxydation supercritique, en mettant l'accent sur les sous-produits résiduels en phase liquide et la composition de la phase gaz. 1, record 3, French, - combustion%20en%20eau%20supercritique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Water Pollution
- Oil and Natural Gas Distribution
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- burning
1, record 4, English, burning
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Burning. If one excludes burning the oil while it is still contained in the ship, the problem of burning oil which is floating alone on the surface of the sea is considered to be practically insoluble. 1, record 4, English, - burning
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution de l'eau
- Distribution du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- élimination par combustion
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9limination%20par%20combustion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- brûlage 2, record 4, French, br%C3%BBlage
correct, masculine noun
- destruction par combustion 3, record 4, French, destruction%20par%20combustion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quant à l'élimination des nappes de pétrole par combustion, elle avait été essayée au moment du naufrage du Torrey-Canyon, mais sans succès, du moins pour ce qui concernait les hydrocarbures déjà répandus à la surface. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9limination%20par%20combustion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nonleachable slag
1, record 5, English, nonleachable%20slag
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the third phase, Selenco intends to construct a modular, state-of-the-art rotary kiln complex to destroy concentrated PCB material. Treatment of this chemical is effected through high temperature, controlled combustion resulting in destruction and removal efficiencies of 99.9999%. A special feature of the advanced technology is the option to encapsulate treatment residues out of the kiln in a nonleachable, lava-like slag. The stability of this rock-like slag ensures that any possible disposal risks are minimized. 1, record 5, English, - nonleachable%20slag
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- masse stable
1, record 5, French, masse%20stable
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selenco envisage d’autre part la construction d’un complexe à la fine pointe de la technologie pour la destruction des produits contenant des PCB en teneurs élevées. Leur destruction s’opérerait dans un four rotatif, à haute température et dans des conditions de combustion contrôlées permettant un taux d’élimination de l'ordre de 99, 9999 %. Une particularité de cette technologie perfectionnée est que les résidus d’incinération sortiraient sous forme d’une masse vitrifiée très stable, ayant l'apparence de la lave, si bien que les risques d’élimination sont minimisés. 1, record 5, French, - masse%20stable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-06-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- treatment residues
1, record 6, English, treatment%20residues
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Selenco intends to construct a modular, state-of-the-art rotary kiln complex to destroy concentrated PCB material. Treatment of this chemical is effected through high temperature, controlled combustion resulting in destruction and removal efficiencies of 99.9999%. A special feature of the advanced technology is the option to encapsulate treatment residues out of the kiln in a nonleachable, lava-like slag. The stability of this rock-like slag ensures that any possible disposal risks are minimized. 1, record 6, English, - treatment%20residues
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Residue" is usually used in the plural. 2, record 6, English, - treatment%20residues
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- résidus d’incinération
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9sidus%20d%26rsquo%3Bincin%C3%A9ration
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selenco envisage(...) la construction d’un complexe à la fine pointe de la technologie pour la destruction des produits contenant des PCB en teneurs élevées. Leur destruction s’opérerait dans un four rotatif, à haute température et dans des conditions de combustion contrôlées permettant un taux d’élimination de l'ordre de 99, 9999 %. Une particularité de cette technologie perfectionnée est que les résidus d’incinération sortiraient sous forme d’une masse vitrifiée très stable, ayant l'apparence de la lave, si bien que les risques d’élimination sont minimisés. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9sidus%20d%26rsquo%3Bincin%C3%A9ration
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Résidu" est utilisé la plupart du temps au pluriel. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9sidus%20d%26rsquo%3Bincin%C3%A9ration
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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