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STRATIFICATION FUMEE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- smoke layering
1, record 1, English, smoke%20layering
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- smoke stratification 2, record 1, English, smoke%20stratification
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The separation of smoke into layers within a room or space caused by thermal effects in the absence of turbulence. 3, record 1, English, - smoke%20layering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dynamics of stratification of smoke is not always appreciated in terms of fire protection and especially in relation to the placement of fire detectors and ventilation in buildings. The reason this concept is not always appreciated in fire protection measures is that it is not a common occurrence in most facilities. 2, record 1, English, - smoke%20layering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
smoke layering: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - smoke%20layering
Record 1, Key term(s)
- stratification of smoke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stratification des fumées
1, record 1, French, stratification%20des%20fum%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- stratification de la fumée 2, record 1, French, stratification%20de%20la%20fum%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Répartition des fumées dans un local sous forme de couches, due aux effets thermiques en l'absence de turbulence. 1, record 1, French, - stratification%20des%20fum%C3%A9es
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En cas d'incendie, l'équipement est exploité de façon à limiter le flux d'air longitudinal, de façon à faciliter la stratification de la fumée dans la partie supérieure et laisser une couche d'air pur en dessous. 2, record 1, French, - stratification%20des%20fum%C3%A9es
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stratification des fumées : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - stratification%20des%20fum%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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