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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Induction (Magnetism)
- Coils and Windings (Electrical Components)
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- armature winding
1, record 1, English, armature%20winding
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A winding in a synchronous, d.c. [direct current] or single-phase commutator machine which, in service, receives active power from or delivers active power to the external electrical system. 2, record 1, English, - armature%20winding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This definition applies also to a synchronous compensator if the term "active power" is replaced by "reactive power." 2, record 1, English, - armature%20winding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
armature winding: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 1996. 3, record 1, English, - armature%20winding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
armature winding: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - armature%20winding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Induction (Magnétisme)
- Bobines et bobinage (Composants électrotechniques)
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enroulement d’induit
1, record 1, French, enroulement%20d%26rsquo%3Binduit
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enroulement dans une machine synchrone, à courant continu ou à collecteur monophasée qui, en service, reçoit de la puissance active du réseau électrique externe ou lui en fournit. 2, record 1, French, - enroulement%20d%26rsquo%3Binduit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette définition s’applique aussi au compensateur synchrone si le terme «puissance active» est remplacé par «puissance réactive». 2, record 1, French, - enroulement%20d%26rsquo%3Binduit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
enroulement d’induit : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en 1996. 3, record 1, French, - enroulement%20d%26rsquo%3Binduit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
enroulement d’induit : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - enroulement%20d%26rsquo%3Binduit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inducción (Magnetismo)
- Bobinas y bobinados (Componentes eléctricos)
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- devanado inducido
1, record 1, Spanish, devanado%20inducido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Devanado de una máquina síncrona, una de corriente continua o una monofásica de colector, que recibe potencia activa o la suministra a una red eléctrica externa. 1, record 1, Spanish, - devanado%20inducido
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esta definición se aplica también a un compensador síncrono si el término "potencia activa" se cambia por "potencia reactiva". 1, record 1, Spanish, - devanado%20inducido
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards
- Electrical Measurements
- Electromagnetism
- Electric Power Distribution
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-17: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Ripple on d.c. Input Power Port Immunity Test
1, record 2, English, Electromagnetic%20Compatibility%20%28EMC%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Part%204%2D17%3A%20Testing%20and%20Measurement%20Techniques%20%26ndash%3B%20Ripple%20on%20d%2Ec%2E%20Input%20Power%20Port%20Immunity%20Test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian version of the standard CEI/IEC 61000-4-17:1999. 2, record 2, English, - Electromagnetic%20Compatibility%20%28EMC%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Part%204%2D17%3A%20Testing%20and%20Measurement%20Techniques%20%26ndash%3B%20Ripple%20on%20d%2Ec%2E%20Input%20Power%20Port%20Immunity%20Test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC 61000-4-17-02 (R2012): standard code used by CSA. 2, record 2, English, - Electromagnetic%20Compatibility%20%28EMC%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Part%204%2D17%3A%20Testing%20and%20Measurement%20Techniques%20%26ndash%3B%20Ripple%20on%20d%2Ec%2E%20Input%20Power%20Port%20Immunity%20Test
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-17: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Ripple on DC Input Power Port Immunity Test
- Ripple on d.c. Input Power Port Immunity Test
- Ripple on DC Input Power Port Immunity Test
- Electromagnetic Compatibility– Part 4-17: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Ripple on d.c. Input Power Port Immunity Test
- EMC – Part 4-17: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Ripple on d.c. Input Power Port Immunity Test
- Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-17: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Ripple on d.c. Input Power Port Immunity Test
- Electro-magnetic Compatibility – Part 4-17: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Ripple on d.c. Input Power Port Immunity Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA)
- Mesures électriques
- Électromagnétisme
- Distribution électrique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Compatibilité électromagnétique(CEM) – Partie 4-17 : Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité à l'ondulation résiduelle sur entrée de puissance à courant continu
1, record 2, French, Compatibilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique%28CEM%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Partie%204%2D17%20%3A%20Techniques%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%20et%20de%20mesure%20%26ndash%3B%20Essai%20d%26rsquo%3Bimmunit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27ondulation%20r%C3%A9siduelle%20sur%20entr%C3%A9e%20de%20puissance%20%C3%A0%20courant%20continu
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Version canadienne de la norme CEI/IEC 61000-4-17:1999. 2, record 2, French, - Compatibilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique%28CEM%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Partie%204%2D17%20%3A%20Techniques%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%20et%20de%20mesure%20%26ndash%3B%20Essai%20d%26rsquo%3Bimmunit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27ondulation%20r%C3%A9siduelle%20sur%20entr%C3%A9e%20de%20puissance%20%C3%A0%20courant%20continu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC 61000-4-17-02 (R2012) : code de norme utilisé par la CSA. 2, record 2, French, - Compatibilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique%28CEM%29%20%26ndash%3B%20Partie%204%2D17%20%3A%20Techniques%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%20et%20de%20mesure%20%26ndash%3B%20Essai%20d%26rsquo%3Bimmunit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27ondulation%20r%C3%A9siduelle%20sur%20entr%C3%A9e%20de%20puissance%20%C3%A0%20courant%20continu
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Essai d’immunité à l'ondulation résiduelle sur entrée de puissance à courant continu
- Compatibilité électromagnétique – Partie 4-17 : Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité à l'ondulation résiduelle sur entrée de puissance à courant continu
- CEM – Partie 4-17 : Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité à l'ondulation résiduelle sur entrée de puissance à courant continu
- Compatibilité électro-magnétique(CEM) – Partie 4-17 : Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité à l'ondulation résiduelle sur entrée de puissance à courant continu
- Compatibilité électro-magnétique – Partie 4-17 : Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essai d’immunité à l'ondulation résiduelle sur entrée de puissance à courant continu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-09-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electric Currents
- Measurements of Electricity
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rated field current
1, record 3, English, rated%20field%20current
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The direct current in the field winding of a machine, when operating at rated voltage, current and speed and at rated power factor for synchronous machines. 1, record 3, English, - rated%20field%20current
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rated field current: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 1996. 2, record 3, English, - rated%20field%20current
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courants (Électrocinétique)
- Mesures de grandeurs électriques
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- courant de champ assigné
1, record 3, French, courant%20de%20champ%20assign%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courant continu dans l'enroulement de champ d’une machine lorsqu'elle fonctionne à ses tension, courant et vitesse assignés et à son facteur de puissance assigné pour les machines sychrones. 1, record 3, French, - courant%20de%20champ%20assign%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courant de champ assigné : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en 1996. 2, record 3, French, - courant%20de%20champ%20assign%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corriente eléctrica
- Medida de la electricidad
- Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- corriente de campo nominal
1, record 3, Spanish, corriente%20de%20campo%20nominal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corriente continua en el devanado inductor de una máquina cuando funciona con los valores nominales de tensión, de corriente y de velocidad y, para las máquinas síncronas, con el factor de potencia nominal. 1, record 3, Spanish, - corriente%20de%20campo%20nominal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Power Supply
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- DC power
1, record 4, English, DC%20power
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- d.c. power 2, record 4, English, d%2Ec%2E%20power
standardized
- direct current power 3, record 4, English, direct%20current%20power
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d.c. power: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 2, record 4, English, - DC%20power
Record 4, Key term(s)
- direct-current power
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- puissance en courant continu
1, record 4, French, puissance%20en%20courant%20continu
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
puissance en courant continu : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale(CEI). 2, record 4, French, - puissance%20en%20courant%20continu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-07-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electronic DC power switch
1, record 5, English, electronic%20DC%20power%20switch
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- electronic direct current power switch 2, record 5, English, electronic%20direct%20current%20power%20switch
correct
- electronic d.c. power switch 3, record 5, English, electronic%20d%2Ec%2E%20power%20switch
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electronic DC power switch: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 3, record 5, English, - electronic%20DC%20power%20switch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur électronique de puissance à courant continu
1, record 5, French, interrupteur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance%20%C3%A0%20courant%20continu
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interrupteur électronique de puissance à courant continu : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale(CEI). 2, record 5, French, - interrupteur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance%20%C3%A0%20courant%20continu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-02-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Convertors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- electronic d.c. power conversion
1, record 6, English, electronic%20d%2Ec%2E%20power%20conversion
standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- electronic DC power conversion 1, record 6, English, electronic%20DC%20power%20conversion
- electronic direct current power conversion 1, record 6, English, electronic%20direct%20current%20power%20conversion
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electronic d.c. power conversion : term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 1, record 6, English, - electronic%20d%2Ec%2E%20power%20conversion
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Convertisseurs (Électrotechnique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conversion électronique de puissance de courant continu
1, record 6, French, conversion%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance%20de%20courant%20continu
feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conversion électronique de puissance de courant continu : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale(CEI). 1, record 6, French, - conversion%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance%20de%20courant%20continu
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-11-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- power conditioning electronics
1, record 7, English, power%20conditioning%20electronics
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- PCE 2, record 7, English, PCE
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
power conditioning: The process of modifying the characteristics of electrical power (for e.g., inverting direct current to alternating current). 3, record 7, English, - power%20conditioning%20electronics
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- électronique de conditionnement de puissance
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20conditionnement%20de%20puissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conditionnement de puissance : Processus consistant à modifier les caractéristiques de l'alimentation électrique, notamment en inversant le courant alternatif en courant continu. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20conditionnement%20de%20puissance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Columbus orbital facility
1, record 8, English, Columbus%20orbital%20facility
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- COF 2, record 8, English, COF
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Columbus european module 3, record 8, English, Columbus%20european%20module
correct
- CAL 4, record 8, English, CAL
correct
- CAL 4, record 8, English, CAL
- Columbus module 5, record 8, English, Columbus%20module
correct
- Columbus attached facility 6, record 8, English, Columbus%20attached%20facility
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The COF Element is a multi-purpose cylindrical pressurised laboratory with an Earth-like atmosphere, permanently attached to the ISS. It has a capacity for 10 international standard payload racks (5 of which are allocated for use by other International Partners) with the facilities to be used primarily for the materials science, fluid physics and compatible life science disciplines. The COF also has external attachment points providing resources for Space Science, Earth Observation and Technology disciplines. The COF ... will be attached to the "front-end" of the ISS at Node 2. The primary structure is based on the Italian Space Agency's Mini Payload Logistics Module (MPLM) primary structure and is 6.7 m long by 4.46 m diameter. 7, record 8, English, - Columbus%20orbital%20facility
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The steady-state operations of the COF systems and the European Payloads located within the COF will be supported by a number of organisations, teams and ground segment facilities both in Europe and the US ... Each facility is interconnected with the ESA provided IGS (Interconnect Ground Subnet). This wide area network will be implemented around a hub in Europe, with relays at the major points of data entry (MCC-H, PDSS) and nodes at each of the sites in Europe involved in COF operations. It will be based on a combination of leased lines and a public service provided ATM Virtual Private Network (VPN). 7, record 8, English, - Columbus%20orbital%20facility
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Columbus orbital facility; COF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 8, record 8, English, - Columbus%20orbital%20facility
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- module laboratoire Columbus
1, record 8, French, module%20laboratoire%20Columbus
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- COF 2, record 8, French, COF
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- module-laboratoire Columbus 3, record 8, French, module%2Dlaboratoire%20Columbus
correct, masculine noun
- COF 2, record 8, French, COF
correct, masculine noun
- COF 2, record 8, French, COF
- module-laboratoire COF 4, record 8, French, module%2Dlaboratoire%20COF
correct, masculine noun
- module européen Columbus 5, record 8, French, module%20europ%C3%A9en%20Columbus
correct, masculine noun
- laboratoire européen Columbus 6, record 8, French, laboratoire%20europ%C3%A9en%20Columbus
correct, masculine noun
- laboratoire Columbus 7, record 8, French, laboratoire%20Columbus
correct, masculine noun
- laboratoire européen 8, record 8, French, laboratoire%20europ%C3%A9en
correct, masculine noun
- module européen 9, record 8, French, module%20europ%C3%A9en
correct, masculine noun
- élément orbital Columbus 10, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20orbital%20Columbus
avoid, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le COF se présente physiquement sous la forme d’un cylindre accusant 9500 kg au lancement, mesurant 6, 7 mètres sur 4, 5 mètres. Raccordé au point de branchement numéro 2(node 2), il en recevra sa puissance électrique sous la forme de courant continu à 120 volts et d’autres ressources. Sa consommation pourra aller jusqu'à 13, 5 kW. Vu de l'extérieur, le COF est une coque pressurisée cylindrique munie de deux cônes d’extrémité, ainsi que de tourillons servant au transport et à la manutention du module. Rigidifiée et recouverte de plusieurs couches d’isolant thermique et d’un blindage de protection contre les météorites ainsi que les débris spatiaux de plus en plus nombreux, elle est en outre équipée d’une structure d’accrochage sur la coque extérieure en vue des opérations de manutention et d’assemblage au moyen du bras télémanipulateur de la Station spatiale(SSRMS) pouvant aussi servir à la transmission de signaux électriques et de données au moyen de relais integrés. 11, record 8, French, - module%20laboratoire%20Columbus
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le laboratoire européen Columbus [est] doté d’un petit bras pour les manipulations extérieures. 12, record 8, French, - module%20laboratoire%20Columbus
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
module laboratoire Columbus; COF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 13, record 8, French, - module%20laboratoire%20Columbus
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Coque extérieure du COF. 13, record 8, French, - module%20laboratoire%20Columbus
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-10-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- field shunting
1, record 9, English, field%20shunting
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The DC motor can be made to run faster than the basic "balancing speed" achieved whilst in the full parallel configuration without any resistance in circuit. This is done by "field shunting". An additional circuit is provided in the motor field to weaken the current flowing through the field. The weakening is achieved by placing a resistance in parallel with the field. This has the effect of forcing the armature to speed up to restore the balance between its magnetic filed and that being produced in the field coils. It makes the train go faster. 2, record 9, English, - field%20shunting
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- shuntage par dérivation
1, record 9, French, shuntage%20par%20d%C3%A9rivation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- affaiblissement de champ par dérivation 2, record 9, French, affaiblissement%20de%20champ%20par%20d%C3%A9rivation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le shuntage consiste à réduire le bobinage du stator des moteurs à courant continu, diminuant ainsi le champ d’excitation des inducteurs. Conséquence, la courbe effort-vitesse des moteurs subit une déformation qui fait glisser la locomotive vers des vitesses plus élevées et ce tout en gardant la même puissance. Cette opération qui permet de pousser la locomotive à courant continu dans ses derniers retranchements est également utile pour effectuer le démarrage de convoi lourd sans dépasser les limites de courants dans la caténaire. 1, record 9, French, - shuntage%20par%20d%C3%A9rivation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- chopper 1, record 10, English, chopper
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- peak chopper 2, record 10, English, peak%20chopper
- DC chopper 3, record 10, English, DC%20chopper
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thyristor, used in electric train control, which chops electric current, providing variable ac voltage by interrupting the fixed voltage supply in a controlled manner. 1, record 10, English, - chopper
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- hacheur de courant
1, record 10, French, hacheur%20de%20courant
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Convertisseur de puissance de courant continu ne comprenant pas de circuit intermédiaire à courant alternatif, qui délivre une tension variable en faisant alterner des périodes de conduction et de non-conduction en proportions variables. 1, record 10, French, - hacheur%20de%20courant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-05-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- power electronics
1, record 11, English, power%20electronics
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That field in electronics concerned with transmission or transformation of power. It includes components such as the rectifier, inverter and chopper, which are made using semiconductors, such as transistors, diodes and thyristors. 2, record 11, English, - power%20electronics
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by IEC. 3, record 11, English, - power%20electronics
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- électronique de puissance
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l’électronique regroupant l’ensemble des techniques qui permettent la conversion statique d’énergie électrique à partir de dispositifs semi-conducteurs. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'électronique de puissance permet, par exemple, de transformer un courant alternatif en courant continu, et, inversement, dans des gammes de puissance très élevées. Des convertisseurs de fréquence, utilisant des composants semi-conducteurs de puissance, tels que des thyristors et des transistors, servent ainsi à alimenter les moteurs alternatifs à vitesse variable. Ces moteurs sont utilisés pour entraîner des équipements industriels nécessitant de très fortes puissances électriques : ventilateurs, pompes, extrudeuses, etc. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par la CEI. 3, record 11, French, - %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20puissance
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- continuous rated value 1, record 12, English, continuous%20rated%20value
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- grandeur en régime continu
1, record 12, French, grandeur%20en%20r%C3%A9gime%20continu
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur d’une quantité électrique en mécanique(puissance, courant, vitesse, effort de traction, couple etc.) correspondant au régime continu d’une machine ou d’un véhicule avec roues mi-usées et plein champ ou toute autre valeur de champ spécifiée. 1, record 12, French, - grandeur%20en%20r%C3%A9gime%20continu
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-09-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Prospecting Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- resistivity equipment 1, record 13, English, resistivity%20equipment
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de prospection minière
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- appareillage de résistivité électrique
1, record 13, French, appareillage%20de%20r%C3%A9sistivit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appareillage de résistivité électrique consiste en une génératrice ayant une puissance de 5 ou 10 Watts allant jusqu'à 1 ou 30 kilowatts fournissant du courant continu ou des piles sèches de haute tension, quatre électrodes métalliques, un milliampèremètre, un voltmètre et du fil électrique recouvert de matière isolante. 1, record 13, French, - appareillage%20de%20r%C3%A9sistivit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1978-10-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- stereo power amplifier
1, record 14, English, stereo%20power%20amplifier
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- stereo power amp 2, record 14, English, stereo%20power%20amp
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur de puissance
1, record 14, French, amplificateur%20de%20puissance
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'amplificateur de puissance de courant continu SE 9060. 1, record 14, French, - amplificateur%20de%20puissance
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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