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JOINT ETANCHE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tight joint
1, record 1, English, tight%20joint
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- joint étanche
1, record 1, French, joint%20%C3%A9tanche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] couche rocheuse dont les pores sont si minuscules que le gaz ne peut s'y infiltrer. 2, record 1, French, - joint%20%C3%A9tanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2006-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gland seal 1, record 2, English, gland%20seal
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
State the function and basic principle of operation of the HTS [heat transport system] pump gland and gland seal supply system. The HTS [heat transport system] pump gland and gland seal supply system protect the pump seals and bearings from damage. They also prevent leakage of radioactive coolant through the pump seals. 1, record 2, English, - gland%20seal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- joint étanche
1, record 2, French, joint%20%C3%A9tanche
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- joint d'étanchéité 1, record 2, French, joint%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Expliquer la fonction et le principe de fonctionnement du joint d'étanchéité de la pompe du circuit caloporteur, ainsi que du système d'alimentation du joint d'étanchéité. La garniture de la pompe du CC [circuit caloporteur] et le système d'approvisionnement du joint d'étanchéité protègent les joints de pompe et les paliers contre les dommages. Ils permettent également d'éviter qu'il y ait des fuites de caloporteur radioactif aux joints de pompe. 1, record 2, French, - joint%20%C3%A9tanche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- waterproof joint
1, record 3, English, waterproof%20joint
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- joint étanche
1, record 3, French, joint%20%C3%A9tanche
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tight joint 1, record 4, English, tight%20joint
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- joint étanche
1, record 4, French, joint%20%C3%A9tanche
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- joint serré 2, record 4, French, joint%20serr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
exécution des joints. a) joints ouverts [...] b) joints pleins [...] c) joints recouverts [...] d)joints étanches contre les eaux superficielles (pluie, etc.), contre les eaux sous pression. 1, record 4, French, - joint%20%C3%A9tanche
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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