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GAZ POLLUANT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zero-emission vehicle
1, record 1, English, zero%2Demission%20vehicle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ZEV 2, record 1, English, ZEV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- zero emission vehicle 3, record 1, English, zero%20emission%20vehicle
correct
- ZEV 4, record 1, English, ZEV
correct
- ZEV 4, record 1, English, ZEV
- non-polluting vehicle 5, record 1, English, non%2Dpolluting%20vehicle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To accelerate the manufacturing and adoption of cleaner cars, the federal government will put in place a sales mandate to ensure at least 20 per cent of new light-duty vehicle sales will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2026 ... 6, record 1, English, - zero%2Demission%20vehicle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A ZEV is a vehicle that has the potential to produce no tailpipe emissions. They can still have a conventional internal combustion engine, but must also be able to operate without using it. 7, record 1, English, - zero%2Demission%20vehicle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- non polluting vehicle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Mesures antipollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- véhicule zéro émission
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VZE 2, record 1, French, VZE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- véhicule à zéro émission 3, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
correct, masculine noun
- VZE 3, record 1, French, VZE
correct, masculine noun
- VZE 3, record 1, French, VZE
- véhicule à émission zéro 4, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mission%20z%C3%A9ro
correct, masculine noun
- VEZ 5, record 1, French, VEZ
correct, masculine noun
- VEZ 5, record 1, French, VEZ
- véhicule sans émissions 6, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20sans%20%C3%A9missions
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule non polluant 7, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20non%20polluant
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule à émission nulle 8, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mission%20nulle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule ne rejetant ni polluant ni gaz à effet de serre. 9, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un VZE est un véhicule qui a la capacité de ne produire aucune émission d’échappement. Il peut quand même être équipé d’un moteur à combustion interne conventionnel, mais il doit pouvoir fonctionner sans ce moteur. 3, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les véhicules à carburant de remplacement et les véhicules sans émissions permettent de réduire non seulement la pollution atmosphérique locale, mais aussi les émissions de dioxyde de carbone du parc grandissant de véhicules légers du pays. 6, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule à émission zéro; VEZ : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 février 2009. 10, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20z%C3%A9ro%20%C3%A9mission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo de cero emisiones
1, record 1, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20cero%20emisiones
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El precio del carburante está alcanzando máximos históricos, lo que provoca que cada vez más usuarios se planteen la compra de un vehículo de cero emisiones. 2, record 1, Spanish, - veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20cero%20emisiones
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- well completion
1, record 2, English, well%20completion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- completion 2, record 2, English, completion
correct
- comp 3, record 2, English, comp
correct, see observation
- comp 3, record 2, English, comp
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The preparatory phase of oil and gas extraction from wells, including installation of equipment and other activities. 4, record 2, English, - well%20completion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Completion involves cleaning out the well, running steel casing and tubing into the hole, adding permanent surface control equipment, and perforating the casing so oil or gas can flow into the well and be brought to the surface. 5, record 2, English, - well%20completion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The method of well completion employed by the operator depends on the individual characteristics of the producing formation or formations. These techniques may be classified as: (1) open-hole completions, (2) conventional perforated completions, (3) sand-exclusion completions, (4) tubingless completions, (5) multiple completions, and (6) miniaturized completions. 3, record 2, English, - well%20completion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
comp: the abbreviation for ... completion; used in drilling reports. 3, record 2, English, - well%20completion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
completion: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 2, English, - well%20completion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- complétion de puits
1, record 2, French, compl%C3%A9tion%20de%20puits
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- complétion 2, record 2, French, compl%C3%A9tion
correct, feminine noun
- achèvement de puits 3, record 2, French, ach%C3%A8vement%20de%20puits
correct, masculine noun
- conditionnement de puits 4, record 2, French, conditionnement%20de%20puits
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase préparatoire qui comprend l’installation d’équipement et d’autres opérations pour l’extraction de gaz à partir de puits. 5, record 2, French, - compl%C3%A9tion%20de%20puits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Opération déjà délicate sur terre, la complétion, ou mise en service d’un puits, l'est encore bien davantage au fond de la mer. Si elle échoue [...] elle provoquera un flot de pétrole polluant la mer ou de gaz dangereux pour la navigation [...] 6, record 2, French, - compl%C3%A9tion%20de%20puits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conditionnement d’un puits : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 5, record 2, French, - compl%C3%A9tion%20de%20puits
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
complétion : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 2, French, - compl%C3%A9tion%20de%20puits
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-04-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Climate Change
- Pollutants
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- carbon-intensive
1, record 3, English, carbon%2Dintensive
correct, adjective phrase
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marked by his carbon intensity. 2, record 3, English, - carbon%2Dintensive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Policies that preserve flexibility and diversity in supplying energy and that as far as possible avoid irreversible commitments to large-scale, long-term use of coal or oil shale may also be appropriate. Over the intermediate term, policies to encourage the substitution of less carbon-intensive fuels are appropriate for consideration by governments. Such policies might include (1) a "carbon tax" on fossil fuel use; (2) a system of marketable permits for CO2 or greenhouse gas emissions, tradeable on a regional basis or (3) incentives for the use of alternative non-fossil technologies. 3, record 3, English, - carbon%2Dintensive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
A carbon-intensive activity, apparatus, method, process. 4, record 3, English, - carbon%2Dintensive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Changements climatiques
- Agents de pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- à intensité carbonique
1, record 3, French, %C3%A0%20intensit%C3%A9%20carbonique
correct, adjective phrase
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se caractérise par son intensité carbonique. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A0%20intensit%C3%A9%20carbonique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'intensité carbonique permet de reconnaître le moins polluant(du point de vue rejet de gaz carbonique) de plusieurs appareils, procédés ou méthodes. Plus l'intensité est faible moins l'appareil pollue, plus elle est élevée, plus l'appareil pollue. Il faut bien prendre garde de ne pas confondre cette notion avec l'intensité énergétique : un combustible qui offre un bon rendement(énergie utilisée-travail produit) est qualifié de combustible à forte intensité énergétique; un combustible qui produit peu de rejets carboniques est qualifié de combustible à faible intensité carbonique. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A0%20intensit%C3%A9%20carbonique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
À faible, à grande intensité carbonique. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A0%20intensit%C3%A9%20carbonique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- passive diffusion badge
1, record 4, English, passive%20diffusion%20badge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- diffusion badge 2, record 4, English, diffusion%20badge
correct
- passive badge 2, record 4, English, passive%20badge
correct
- passive diffusion badge monitor 3, record 4, English, passive%20diffusion%20badge%20monitor
- diffusion badge monitor 4, record 4, English, diffusion%20badge%20monitor
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... sampling into silica gel tube, 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine impregnated passive diffusion badge or filter cassette and subsequent gas chromatographic or high performance liquid chromatographic analysis provides more accurate determination of airborne glutaraldehyde concentration ... 1, record 4, English, - passive%20diffusion%20badge
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nitschke et al (1998) analysed indoor nitrogen dioxide levels by selecting a cohort of 129 asthmatics and ensuring they wore diffusion badge monitors while indoor gas appliances are being used, which is seen as potentially the greatest period of exposure. Levels were expressed at time-average nitrogen dioxide concentration, because daily badge exposure times differed (mean 4.5 hours, sd 2.4). 4, record 4, English, - passive%20diffusion%20badge
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The exposure of each child to nitrogen dioxide both at home and in the classroom was measured using passive diffusion badge monitors. 3, record 4, English, - passive%20diffusion%20badge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Chimie analytique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- badge à diffusion passive
1, record 4, French, badge%20%C3%A0%20diffusion%20passive
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- badge passif 2, record 4, French, badge%20passif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cétones sont piégées sur un badge à diffusion passive ou dans un tube rempli de charbon actif [...] et dosées par chromatographie en phase gazeuse avec détection par ionisation de flamme avec désorption sur charbon actif [...] 1, record 4, French, - badge%20%C3%A0%20diffusion%20passive
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le département «Hygiène-Toxicologie-Détection» dispose d’une gamme complète pour le contrôle de l'air de lieu de travail, l'air intérieur de l'habitat et l'air ambiant en gaz toxique, poussières, aérosol, métaux lourds, silicie, HAP, BTX, amiante, fibre, aérobiocontaminant, bactérie, organisme microbiologique, moisissure, pollen, échantillonneur individuel(badge passif GABIE et CIP10M pour les polluants microbiologiques(spore, endotoxine), bactérie, pollen, moisissures, capteur individuel de poussières CIP10, pompe de prélèvement), station et pompe de prélèvement pour l'air ambiant(PM10, PM2. 5), détecteur de gaz toxique, ainsi que tous les accessoires nécessaires pour piéger du polluant lors de prélèvement [...] 2, record 4, French, - badge%20%C3%A0%20diffusion%20passive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- constant volume sampling
1, record 5, English, constant%20volume%20sampling
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CVS 1, record 5, English, CVS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constant Volume Sampler (CVS). Motor vehicle exhaust is a complex mixture of unburned fuel, combustion products (including a high water vapor content), and intake air that exits the tail pipe at high temperatures. In simulated driving conditions on the dynamometer, the volume of the exhaust emitted from the tail pipe is continually changing depending on where in the driving cycle the vehicle is (for example, during acceleration, during deceleration, at constant speed, or at idle). To quantitatively determine emission rates from vehicles, we use a constant volume sampling system, which maintains a constant total flow rate of vehicle exhaust plus dilution air. With a CVS system, as exhaust flow increases, such as during heavy acceleration, the dilution air is automatically decreased and the sampling source is representative of exhaust variations. This CVS system provides the source for all exhaust samples collected (regulated and unregulated). Because some compounds present in the exhaust are soluble in water, quantitative transfer requires that the diluted exhaust be maintained above its dew point by providing sufficient dilution air through the CVS. In addition, sampling components, such as the raw exhaust transfer duct and sample lines, must be heated to prevent water condensation. 2, record 5, English, - constant%20volume%20sampling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- échantillonnage à volume constant
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9chantillonnage%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CVS 2, record 5, French, CVS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- prélèvement à volume constant 3, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
correct, masculine noun
- CVS 3, record 5, French, CVS
correct, masculine noun
- CVS 3, record 5, French, CVS
- prélèvement CVS 2, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20CVS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de prélèvement à volume constant à pompe volumétrique (PDP-CVS) satisfait aux conditions formulées dans la présente annexe en déterminant le débit de gaz passant par la pompe à température et pression constantes. Pour mesurer le volume total, on compte le nombre de tours accomplis par la pompe volumétrique, qui est étalonnée. On obtient l’échantillon proportionnel en opérant un prélèvement à débit constant, au moyen d’une pompe, d’un débitmètre et d’une vanne de réglage du débit. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9chantillonnage%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] début de la mesure de la quantité de gaz d’échappement dilués(échantillon à volume constant ou CVS) ainsi que des températures et pressions requises. [...] Le système CVS est étalonné à l'aide d’un débitmètre de précision conforme à des normes nationales ou internationales et d’un dispositif d’étranglement. Le débit qui traverse le système est mesuré pour différents réglages de l'étrangleur et les paramètres de commande et contrôle du système sont mesurés et mis en relation avec le débit. [...] La précision totale du système de prélèvement CVS et du système d’analyse est déterminée en introduisant une masse connue d’un gaz polluant dans le système utilisé normalement. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9chantillonnage%20%C3%A0%20volume%20constant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cylindrical gas bearing
1, record 6, English, cylindrical%20gas%20bearing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cylindrical gas-lubricated bearing 2, record 6, English, cylindrical%20gas%2Dlubricated%20bearing
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cylindrical gas bearing can be used simultaneously for a rotating or a sliding bearing. Porous bronze sleeve bearings have this same advantage, but their friction is too great for many applications. Ball or roller bearings are not capable of multiple modes of freedom. 3, record 6, English, - cylindrical%20gas%20bearing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gas bearing. A journal or thrust bearing lubricated with gas. Also known as gas-lubricated bearing. 4, record 6, English, - cylindrical%20gas%20bearing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- palier à gaz cylindrique
1, record 6, French, palier%20%C3%A0%20gaz%20cylindrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- palier cylindrique lubrifié au gaz 2, record 6, French, palier%20cylindrique%20lubrifi%C3%A9%20au%20gaz
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gyroscope [...] Le corps solide en rotation est supporté dans son carter par l’intermédiaire de deux paliers à roulements à billes ou quelquefois à gaz assurant la liberté de la rotation du gyroscope autour de son axe de révolution. [...] Les paliers à gaz sont maintenant très répandus dans les matériels de navigation par inertie pour avions et navires. Ils sont de plusieurs types : sphériques, coniques, cylindriques. 1, record 6, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20gaz%20cylindrique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un palier lubrifié au gaz est un type de palier qui a ses surfaces de contact complètement séparées grâce à une couche de gaz. Même si une force est appliquée au palier, les surfaces restent hors de contact grâce à un coussin de gaz. [...] Les paliers à gaz ont certainement des avantages particuliers par rapport aux autres types de suspension : tout d’abord, ils permettent un fonctionnement avec un minimum de frottement; ensuite, ils protègent le moteur d’un environnement polluant; enfin, ils peuvent opérer dans une gamme de températures assez étendue. 3, record 6, French, - palier%20%C3%A0%20gaz%20cylindrique
Record 6, Key term(s)
- palier lubrifié au gaz cylindrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-08-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pollutant gas
1, record 7, English, pollutant%20gas
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Studies in different disciplines have contributed to the interpretation of plant responses to injurious concentrations of various pollutant gases occurring either separately or in mixtures, and at much smaller concentrations than those which were formerly the focus of attention (Last 1978). 1, record 7, English, - pollutant%20gas
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gaz polluant
1, record 7, French, gaz%20polluant
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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