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CAPACITE INITIALE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- design capacity
1, record 1, English, design%20capacity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- initial capacity 2, record 1, English, initial%20capacity
correct
- nominal capacity 3, record 1, English, nominal%20capacity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
However, in addition to providing data to support the design capacity of the [Mackenzie Valley Pipeline] at 1.2 [billion cubic feet per day], the report included a sensitivity forecast for a fully expanded [Mackenzie Valley Pipeline] capacity of 1.8 [billion cubic feet per day]. 2, record 1, English, - design%20capacity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capacité nominale
1, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20nominale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capacité initiale 2, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que la capacité initiale du [projet gazier Mackenzie] soit de 1,2 [milliards de pieds cubes par jour], le pipeline de la vallée du Mackenzie est conçu de manière à atteindre la capacité de 1,8 [milliards de pieds cubes par jour]. 3, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20nominale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
- Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- design capacity 1, record 2, English, design%20capacity
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The capacity of an institution (the sum of cells, double cells, cubicles, and room capacity) at the time of construction. The design capacity of an institution may be changed with appropriate authority when an expansion or increase of the living accommodation is supported by upgrades to the infrastructure (e.g. heating, ventilation, water supply, electrical, sewage and waste disposal) and support space (e.g. programme and administrative areas). EIS 1, record 2, English, - design%20capacity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capacité initiale
1, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20initiale
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capacité d'un établissement (total des places en cellule individuelle, en cellule double, en alvéole et en chambre) au moment de la construction. La modification de la capacité initiale peut être permise par une autorité compétente lorsque l'agrandissement des aires résidentielles s'accompagne d'une amélioration de l'infrastructure (p. ex. les installations de chauffage, de ventilation, d'approvisionnement en eau, d'électricité, d'égout et d'élimination des déchets) et de l'espace auxiliaire (p. ex. aires réservées aux programmes et à l'administration). SIC 1, record 2, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20initiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): Terminologie usuelle - SCC [Service correctionnel du Canada] - février 1998. 1, record 2, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20initiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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