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GAZ ENFOUISSEMENT [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- greenhouse gas emissions
1, record 1, English, greenhouse%20gas%20emissions
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- GHG emissions 1, record 1, English, GHG%20emissions
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Total greenhouse gas emissions come from several sources. Some result from natural processes ... But most global greenhouse gas emissions come from anthropogenic sources—meaning they result from human activity ... since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have significantly increased the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere. As they remain for years or even centuries, they amplify the greenhouse effect and cause global temperatures to rise, making greenhouse gas emissions a leading cause of global climate change. 2, record 1, English, - greenhouse%20gas%20emissions
Record 1, Key term(s)
- SUSTAGRIDUR2025
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- émissions de gaz à effet de serre
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9missions%20de%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- émissions de GES 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9missions%20de%20GES
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis le début de la révolution industrielle, [...] l'effet de serre s’est amplifié par le rejet de quantités importantes de GES [gaz à effet de serre] dans l'atmosphère. L'utilisation massive de combustibles fossiles comme le pétrole, le charbon ou le gaz naturel, la déforestation, certains procédés industriels et pratiques agricoles ainsi que l'enfouissement des déchets ont notamment joué un rôle majeur dans l'augmentation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9missions%20de%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- final cover
1, record 2, English, final%20cover
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually consists of a series of layers designed to seal the top of the landfill, promote stormwater runoff, and allow for landfill gas venting. 2, record 2, English, - final%20cover
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- recouvrement final
1, record 2, French, recouvrement%20final
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- couverture finale 2, record 2, French, couverture%20finale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consiste habituellement en une série de couches conçues pour sceller la partie supérieure du site d’enfouissement, favoriser le ruissellement des eaux pluviales et permettre l'évacuation des gaz d’enfouissement. 1, record 2, French, - recouvrement%20final
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Waste Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- landfill gas collection
1, record 3, English, landfill%20gas%20collection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- LFG collection 2, record 3, English, LFG%20collection
correct
- landfill gas capture 3, record 3, English, landfill%20gas%20capture
correct
- LFG capture 4, record 3, English, LFG%20capture
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Landfill gas (LFG) capture at large municipal solid waste facilities is common across Canada. Facilities can capture landfill gas and, due to the relatively high concentration of CH4 in the gas, use it for heat and/or electricity production. 4, record 3, English, - landfill%20gas%20collection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- captage de gaz d’enfouissement
1, record 3, French, captage%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- capture de gaz d’enfouissement 2, record 3, French, capture%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, feminine noun
- collecte de gaz d’enfouissement 3, record 3, French, collecte%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le captage des gaz d’enfouissement dans les grandes installations municipales de gestion des déchets solides est courant au Canada. Les installations peuvent capter le gaz d’enfouissement et, en raison de la concentration relativement élevée de CH4 dans le gaz, l'utiliser pour la production de chaleur ou d’électricité. 4, record 3, French, - captage%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-04-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
- Waste Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- landfill gas
1, record 4, English, landfill%20gas
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LFG 2, record 4, English, LFG
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Landfill gas (LFG) is a natural byproduct of the decomposition of organic material in landfills. LFG is composed of roughly 50 percent methane (the primary component of natural gas), 50 percent carbon dioxide (CO2) and a small amount of non-methane organic compounds. 2, record 4, English, - landfill%20gas
Record 4, Key term(s)
- land fill gas
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gaz d'enfouissement
1, record 4, French, gaz%20d%27enfouissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- gaz de rebuts 2, record 4, French, gaz%20de%20rebuts
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Émanation qui se dégage dans l’atmosphère à la suite de l’enfouissement de certains rebuts. 3, record 4, French, - gaz%20d%27enfouissement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas de vertedero
1, record 4, Spanish, gas%20de%20vertedero
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-02-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Waste Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- landfill gas emission
1, record 5, English, landfill%20gas%20emission
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- LFG emission 2, record 5, English, LFG%20emission
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Potentiel risks ... Air contamination from landfill gas emissions (a combination of methane and other gases generated by landfills), smoke from fires, etc. 3, record 5, English, - landfill%20gas%20emission
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Gestion des déchets
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- émission de gaz d’enfouissement
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9mission%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Risques potentiels [...] Pollution atmosphérique par les émissions de gaz d’enfouissement(une combinaison de méthane et d’autres gaz produits par les sites d’enfouissement), la fumée d’incendies, etc. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9mission%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cooling and Ventilating Systems
- Waste Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- landfill gas blower
1, record 6, English, landfill%20gas%20blower
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de refroidissement et de ventilation
- Gestion des déchets
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soufflante d’aspiration de gaz d’enfouissement
1, record 6, French, soufflante%20d%26rsquo%3Baspiration%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-08-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Waste Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- landfill gas collection field
1, record 7, English, landfill%20gas%20collection%20field
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- LFG collection field 2, record 7, English, LFG%20collection%20field
correct
- landfill gas collection wellfield 3, record 7, English, landfill%20gas%20collection%20wellfield
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Landfill gas collection field. The purpose is to collect the landfill gas from within the waste disposal area via horizontal collection trenches and then transport the gas to the landfill gas control facility. ... At the end of each run of horizontal gas collection trenches, there is a valve chamber which houses control valves to balance the collection field, and sample ports for monitoring gas quality and gas velocity. 4, record 7, English, - landfill%20gas%20collection%20field
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- champ de captage de gaz d’enfouissement
1, record 7, French, champ%20de%20captage%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de captage et d’utilisation du gaz d’enfouissement comprend les [...] éléments suivants :[un] champ de captage de gaz d’enfouissement, [des] torchères de réserve, [un] système de pré-traitement du gaz d’enfouissement [et une] centrale électrique. 2, record 7, French, - champ%20de%20captage%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de captación de biogás
1, record 7, Spanish, red%20de%20captaci%C3%B3n%20de%20biog%C3%A1s
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Red de captación de biogás. Formada por los pozos de captación y las líneas de conducción. [...] Las conducciones de biogás deben enviar el biogás generado en cada pozo hasta la estación de control. 1, record 7, Spanish, - red%20de%20captaci%C3%B3n%20de%20biog%C3%A1s
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
red de captación de biogás: Se observa la utilización del término genérico "biogás" en vez del específico "gas de vertedero" en la literatura especializada. 2, record 7, Spanish, - red%20de%20captaci%C3%B3n%20de%20biog%C3%A1s
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-07-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Waste Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- landfill gas extraction well
1, record 8, English, landfill%20gas%20extraction%20well
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- LFG extraction well 2, record 8, English, LFG%20extraction%20well
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Landfill gas velocities and temperatures at each landfill gas extraction well in the wellfield were measured and recorded on a monthly basis using an anemometer. 3, record 8, English, - landfill%20gas%20extraction%20well
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- puits d’extraction de gaz d’enfouissement
1, record 8, French, puits%20d%26rsquo%3Bextraction%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le champ de captage comprend des puits de captage verticaux forés à même les matières enfouies. Des puits d’extraction de gaz d’enfouissement supplémentaires sont forés périodiquement selon le rythme de réception de nouvelles matières. 1, record 8, French, - puits%20d%26rsquo%3Bextraction%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- pozo de extracción de biogás
1, record 8, Spanish, pozo%20de%20extracci%C3%B3n%20de%20biog%C3%A1s
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pozo de extracción de biogás: Se observa la utilización del término genérico "biogás" en vez del específico "gas de vertedero" en la literatura especializada. 2, record 8, Spanish, - pozo%20de%20extracci%C3%B3n%20de%20biog%C3%A1s
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Environment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- current data
1, record 9, English, current%20data
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
current data : term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 2, record 9, English, - current%20data
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- données actuelles
1, record 9, French, donn%C3%A9es%20actuelles
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les données pour 2010 et 2011 n’ étaient pas disponibles pour être incluses dans le présent rapport. Par conséquent, faute de données actuelles, on présume que les valeurs relatives à la collecte des gaz d’enfouissement pour 2010 et 2011 demeurent aux mêmes niveaux qu'en 2009. 1, record 9, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20actuelles
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
données actuelles : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d’inventaire national. 2, record 9, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20actuelles
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medio ambiente
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- datos actuales
1, record 9, Spanish, datos%20actuales
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2014-07-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- flared
1, record 10, English, flared
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [landfill gas] utilized in energy applications formed 51% of the overall total, and the rest was flared. 1, record 10, English, - flared
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flared: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 2, record 10, English, - flared
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- brûlé par torchage
1, record 10, French, br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20par%20torchage
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une proportion de 51 % du total du gaz d’enfouissement capté a été utilisée pour produire de l'énergie, et le reste de ce gaz a été brûlé par torchage. 1, record 10, French, - br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20par%20torchage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brûlé par torchage : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d’inventaire national. 2, record 10, French, - br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20par%20torchage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2013-12-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- waste diversion program
1, record 11, English, waste%20diversion%20program
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 2006–2011 drop in emissions from solid waste disposal on land seems to lend support to the effect of waste diversion programs and landfill gas collection initiatives. 1, record 11, English, - waste%20diversion%20program
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- programme de détournement des déchets
1, record 11, French, programme%20de%20d%C3%A9tournement%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Entre 2006 et 2011, la baisse des émissions dans le secteur de l'enfouissement des déchets solides semble donner plus de poids à l'effet des programmes de détournement des déchets et des initiatives de collecte des gaz d’enfouissement. 1, record 11, French, - programme%20de%20d%C3%A9tournement%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2013-12-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- waste composition
1, record 12, English, waste%20composition
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waste composition is probably the most important factor affecting landfill gas generation rates and quantities. The amount of landfill gas produced is dependent on the amount of organic matter landfilled. The rate at which gas is generated is dependent on the distribution and type of organic matter in the landfill. 1, record 12, English, - waste%20composition
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- composition des déchets
1, record 12, French, composition%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composition des déchets est incontestablement le facteur le plus important qui influe sur les taux et les quantités de gaz d’enfouissement émis. Le volume de gaz d’enfouissement émis dépend du volume de matières organiques enfouies dans le sol. Le rythme auquel le gaz est émis dépend de la distribution et du type de matière organique dans le site d’enfouissement. 1, record 12, French, - composition%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-07-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sanitary landfill
1, record 13, English, sanitary%20landfill
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specially designed and operated land disposal site for solid waste, where precautions are taken to minimize environmental hazard. 2, record 13, English, - sanitary%20landfill
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sanitary landfills are well-engineered, well controlled land disposal sites for solid, nonhazardous waste in which delivered waste are spread and compacted in layers a few feet thick. At least once a day the waste are covered with a layer of earth and then compacted again. 3, record 13, English, - sanitary%20landfill
Record 13, Key term(s)
- sanitary land-fill
- sanitary land fill
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- décharge contrôlée
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9charge%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- lieu d’enfouissement sanitaire 2, record 13, French, lieu%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
- site d’enfouissement sanitaire 3, record 13, French, site%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu d’enfouissement des déchets solides, spécialement conçu et exploité pour réduire les risques environnementaux. 4, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9charge%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On y prend diverses précautions, comme étendre les déchets en de minces couches les plus compactes possibles que l'on recouvre d’une couche compacte de matériau de couverture à la fin de chaque journée de travail. Diverses mesures de contrôle du lixiviat et des gaz d’enfouissement sont aussi prévues. 4, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9charge%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Waste Management
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Zero Waste Program
1, record 14, English, Zero%20Waste%20Program
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Federal program that encourages the reduction of solid waste being sent to landfill from government operations and, as a result, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from solid waste. In order to assist Government of Canada departments and agencies in setting-up and/or improving solid waste management programs, the Zero Waste Program provides information and expertise in the areas of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. 1, record 14, English, - Zero%20Waste%20Program
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Programme Zéro déchet
1, record 14, French, Programme%20Z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme fédéral qui vise à réduire la quantité de déchets solides provenant des opérations gouvernementales et envoyés aux sites d’enfouissement, diminuant ainsi le montant d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre provenant des déchets solides. Afin d’aider les ministères et organismes du gouvernement du Canada à établir et/ou améliorer leurs programmes de gestion des déchets solides, le Programme Zéro déchet fournit des renseignements et des expertises dans le domaine de la réduction, de la réutilisation et du recyclage des déchets solides. 1, record 14, French, - Programme%20Z%C3%A9ro%20d%C3%A9chet
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2007-07-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Renewable Energy
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Renewable Power Production Incentive
1, record 15, English, Renewable%20Power%20Production%20Incentive
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renewable Power Production Incentive to encourage the use of other renewable energy technologies such as small hydro, biomass and landfill gas. 1, record 15, English, - Renewable%20Power%20Production%20Incentive
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Encouragement à la production d’énergie renouvelable
1, record 15, French, Encouragement%20%C3%A0%20la%20production%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie%20renouvelable
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créer le programme Encouragement à la production d’énergie renouvelable, afin de promouvoir l'utilisation d’autres technologies d’énergie renouvelable comme les petites installations hydroélectriques, la biomasse et les gaz d’enfouissement. 2, record 15, French, - Encouragement%20%C3%A0%20la%20production%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie%20renouvelable
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Waste Management
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- LFG combustion
1, record 16, English, LFG%20combustion
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- landfill gas combustion 2, record 16, English, landfill%20gas%20combustion
correct
- combustion of landfill gas 3, record 16, English, combustion%20of%20landfill%20gas
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Landfill gas is a threat to human health and global warming, and flaring or utilizing it for energy greatly reduces its climate change impact. Burning LFG [landfill gas] also serves to mitigate its public health impact by destroying the majority of hazardous air pollutants in landfill gas through the combustion process. Furthermore, using LFG to produce electricity avoids the need to generate electricity at traditional power plants and thus reduces air pollution from these plants. However, LFG combustion produces minute quantities of dioxins, an extremely toxic group of chemicals that are harmful even in very small amounts. 4, record 16, English, - LFG%20combustion
Record 16, Key term(s)
- combustion of LFG
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- combustion de gaz d’enfouissement
1, record 16, French, combustion%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les résultats de la combustion du gaz d’enfouissement dans une chaudière sont principalement le dioxyde de carbone(CO2) et l'eau, avec des traces d’oxydes d’azote(NO[ indice x), de monoxyde de carbone(CO), de dioxyde de soufre(SO2), d’hydrocarbures et d’imbrûlés. 2, record 16, French, - combustion%20de%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Waste Management
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- LFG flared
1, record 17, English, LFG%20flared
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- landfill gas flared 2, record 17, English, landfill%20gas%20flared
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This monitoring methodology provides for direct and continuous measurement of the actual quantity of landfill gas flared and of the methane content of the landfill gas flared using a continuous flow meter and a continuous methane analyser. 3, record 17, English, - LFG%20flared
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The monitoring plan provides for continuous measurement of the quantity and quality of LFG flared and the electricity generated. 3, record 17, English, - LFG%20flared
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Gestion des déchets
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- gaz d’enfouissement torché
1, record 17, French, gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement%20torch%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
torchage : Opération consistant à brûler à la torche un gaz combustible excédentaire associé au pétrole, et qui se dégage dans l’atmosphère. 2, record 17, French, - gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement%20torch%C3%A9
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- flaring of LFG 1, record 18, English, flaring%20of%20LFG
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- flaring of landfill gas 2, record 18, English, flaring%20of%20landfill%20gas
- LFG flaring 2, record 18, English, LFG%20flaring
- landfill gas flaring 2, record 18, English, landfill%20gas%20flaring
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The LFG [landfill gas] collection system was installed to control odours and to prevent migration of gas into the ground surrounding the landfill. Collection and flaring of LFG created a potential opportunity to make use of the gas. 1, record 18, English, - flaring%20of%20LFG
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- torchage du gaz d’enfouissement
1, record 18, French, torchage%20du%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de captage du gaz d’enfouissement a été installé pour contrôler les odeurs et pour prévenir la migration du gaz dans les sols entourant le lieu d’enfouissement. Le captage et le torchage du gaz d’enfouissement ont permis d’utiliser ce gaz à d’autres fins. 2, record 18, French, - torchage%20du%20gaz%20d%26rsquo%3Benfouissement
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-02-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- hydrated state
1, record 19, English, hydrated%20state
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chamber will allow scientists to study environmental samples in their normal hydrated state, allowing the study of soil-chemical-biological interactions. 2, record 19, English, - hydrated%20state
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- état d’hydrate
1, record 19, French, %C3%A9tat%20d%26rsquo%3Bhydrate
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
hydrater (v. trans.) : Combiner à l’eau; faire passer à l’état d’hydrate. s’hydrater (v. pronom.) : Passer à l’état d’hydrate. 2, record 19, French, - %C3%A9tat%20d%26rsquo%3Bhydrate
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] la pyrite jaune est inaltérable à l’air; [...] quand on la trouve transformée, elle est à l’état d’hydrate de peroxyde de fer [...] 3, record 19, French, - %C3%A9tat%20d%26rsquo%3Bhydrate
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 3 CONT
L'essentiel des roches constituant les zones profondes des marges sont à dominante argileuse ou marneuse, donc peu perméables. De ce fait, le comportement mécanique sous l'effet de leur enfouissement et des différentes contraintes peut s’accompagner de phénomènes de sous-compaction, voir de la mise en place de véritables volcans de boue qui attestent de la présence de pression de fluide sous pression. Dans ce contexte [...] les processus de migration et de piégeage vont revêtir une importance toute particulière, notamment en cas d’existence de gaz à l'état d’hydrate(structure moléculaire cristalline ayant l'aspect de la glace) qui vont se former sous certaines conditions de pression/température. Les hydrates se forment en effet à basse température et haute pression [...] 4, record 19, French, - %C3%A9tat%20d%26rsquo%3Bhydrate
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2002-09-18
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- halogenated species
1, record 20, English, halogenated%20species
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another area of study is the atmospheric chemistry of halogenated species, including replacements for the ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons. 2, record 20, English, - halogenated%20species
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- espèce halogénée
1, record 20, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Espèce] chimique qui renferme au moins un halogène. 2, record 20, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9e
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la foulée du programme de mesure des gaz à effet de serre, le CTE [Centre de technologie environnementale] s’est lancé dans la mesure des COV [composés organiques volatils] dégagés par des décharges à l'air libre. On a trouvé une grande variété de composés aliphatiques et aromatiques, y compris des espèces halogénées, dans les gaz d’enfouissement. 3, record 20, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9e
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les halogènes sont le fluor, le chlore, le brome, l’iode et l’astate; seuls les quatre premiers sont vraiment considérés dans le processus d’halogénation. Le chlore, parmi tous les halogènes, représente le produit le plus menaçant pour la couche d’ozone stratosphérique. 2, record 20, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20halog%C3%A9n%C3%A9e
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1997-08-01
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Waste Management
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- million standard cubic foot per day 1, record 21, English, million%20standard%20cubic%20foot%20per%20day
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is estimated that the Fresh Kills landfill emits 60 million standard cubic feet per day (MSCFD) of landfill gas of which slightly more than half is methane .... 1, record 21, English, - million%20standard%20cubic%20foot%20per%20day
Record 21, Key term(s)
- million standard cubic feet per day
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Gestion des déchets
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- million de pied cube standard par jour
1, record 21, French, million%20de%20pied%20cube%20standard%20par%20jour
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- MPCSJ 1, record 21, French, MPCSJ
masculine noun
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On estime que la décharge Fresh Kills émet environ 60 millions de pieds cubes standards par jour(MPCSJ) de gaz d’enfouissement, dont un peu plus de la moitié est du méthane [...] 1, record 21, French, - million%20de%20pied%20cube%20standard%20par%20jour
Record 21, Key term(s)
- millions de pieds cubes standards par jour
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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