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PURGEUR AIR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air release valve
1, record 1, English, air%20release%20valve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air vent valve 2, record 1, English, air%20vent%20valve
correct
- automatic air vent 3, record 1, English, automatic%20air%20vent
correct, officially approved
- air vent 4, record 1, English, air%20vent
correct
- air valve 5, record 1, English, air%20valve
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve that releases air trapped at a high point in a pressurized pipeline filled with liquid. 6, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An air release valve can open against internal pressure because the internal lever mechanism multiplies the float force to be greater than the internal pressure. This greater force opens the orifice whenever air pockets collect in the valve. Air release valves are essential for pipeline efficiency and water hammer protection. 7, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic types of air valves which are standardized in American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard C512: Air Valves for Waterworks Service. They are air release valves, air/vacuum valves and combination air valves. 8, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Air valve: the term "air valve" is a general term and should be avoided in favour of a more specific term. 9, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
automatic air vent: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 10, record 1, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ventouse
1, record 1, French, ventouse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- purgeur d'air automatique 2, record 1, French, purgeur%20d%27air%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- purgeur d'air 3, record 1, French, purgeur%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- soupape d'évacuation d'air 4, record 1, French, soupape%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
- purge d'air 5, record 1, French, purge%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de robinetterie qui évacue automatiquement l'air qui se trouve aux points hauts d'une canalisation [...] 6, record 1, French, - ventouse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ventouse est actionnée par la simple présence d’air. Elle fonctionne un peu comme un tuba d’enfant. Une bille placée en dessous de la purge vient boucher l’orifice quand elle est poussée par l’eau (poussée d’Archimède). Si de l’air s’accumule à cet endroit, le niveau d’eau descend et la bille également : l’orifice est alors libre d’évacuer les gaz prisonniers. 7, record 1, French, - ventouse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purgeur d'air automatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick) 8, record 1, French, - ventouse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
- Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- purga de aire
1, record 1, Spanish, purga%20de%20aire
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- purificador de aire 2, record 1, Spanish, purificador%20de%20aire
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air bleeder
1, record 2, English, air%20bleeder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air eliminator 2, record 2, English, air%20eliminator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device or valve used to remove air from a piping system. 3, record 2, English, - air%20bleeder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to the invention, a three-way valve is provided in the engine and in one position connecting the air source and the air line, a vacuum source, said valve, in its second position connecting the vacuum source to said line, and an air bleeder in each car connected to the line and provided with an operating connection with the release valve of the brake valve in each car ... 4, record 2, English, - air%20bleeder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- purgeur d'air
1, record 2, French, purgeur%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- purge d'air 2, record 2, French, purge%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet permettant d'évacuer l'air contenu à l'intérieur d'une conduite. 3, record 2, French, - purgeur%20d%27air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on place entre le réservoir et la pompe d'injection, un ou plusieurs filtres et des purgeurs d'eau et d'air montés sur ces filtres et sur la pompe d'injection. 4, record 2, French, - purgeur%20d%27air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purgeur d'air : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 5, record 2, French, - purgeur%20d%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- purificador de aire 1, record 2, Spanish, purificador%20de%20aire
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Heating
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automatic air vent
1, record 3, English, automatic%20air%20vent
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- air vent valve 2, record 3, English, air%20vent%20valve
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
automatic air vent: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 3, English, - automatic%20air%20vent
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Chauffage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- purgeur d'air automatique
1, record 3, French, purgeur%20d%27air%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- purgeur d'air 2, record 3, French, purgeur%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purgeur d'air automatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 3, French, - purgeur%20d%27air%20automatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
- Calefacción
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- purificador de aire
1, record 3, Spanish, purificador%20de%20aire
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-01-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
- Oil and Gas Distribution Facilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air release chamber
1, record 4, English, air%20release%20chamber
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- air release 1, record 4, English, air%20release
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air release chambers are installed ahead of any metering equipment to ensure accurate measurement of fuel flow. They may be installed in either the pumphouse or on the dispensing platform. They operate on the reduced flow velocity principle which separates and eliminates air from the fuel. As the fuel enters the air release chamber (the diameter of which is much greater than the diameter of the inlet to the air release body), the velocity of the flow is greatly reduced allowing an interval of time for the air to separate from the fuel. The air, being lighter than the liquid, rises to the top of the chamber, where it remains until a sufficient quantity has accumulated to lower the liquid level, causing the float to drop, which in turn opens the vent valve and allows the accumulated air to escape. In most cases the line from the air vent is returned to the storage or scavenger tank to prevent spraying fuel into the surrounding area in case of a malfunction of the air release chamber. 1, record 4, English, - air%20release%20chamber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Install. de distrib. (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chambre de désaération
1, record 4, French, chambre%20de%20d%C3%A9sa%C3%A9ration
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- purgeur d'air 1, record 4, French, purgeur%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des chambres de désaération sont placées immédiatement en amont de tout dispositif de mesure, ceci afin d'assurer la précision des mesures de débit. Ces appareils peuvent être installés dans la station de pompage ou sur la plate-forme de distribution. Ils agissent par réduction de la vitesse d'écoulement, ce qui permet à l'air de se dissocier du produit pétrolier. Lorsque le produit entre dans la chambre (dont le diamètre du corps est de beaucoup supérieur à celui de l'orifice d'admission), sa vitesse d'écoulement diminue sensiblement. L'air, plus léger que le liquide, remonte à la surface, et y demeure jusqu'à ce qu'une quantité suffisante se soit accumulée; le flotteur, qui s'est abaissé en raison de la baisse proportionnelle du niveau du liquide, commande alors l'ouverture du purgeur qui permet à l'air de s'échapper. Dans la plupart des cas, une canalisation relie le purgeur au réservoir de stockage ou de reprise d'évacuation afin d'éviter toute dispersion de produit à l'extérieur en cas de mauvais fonctionnement de la chambre ou du purgeur. 1, record 4, French, - chambre%20de%20d%C3%A9sa%C3%A9ration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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