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MACHINE FRIGORIFIQUE [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compression refrigerating system
1, record 1, English, compression%20refrigerating%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- compression machine 1, record 1, English, compression%20machine
correct
- compression system 1, record 1, English, compression%20system
correct
- vapour-compression system 2, record 1, English, vapour%2Dcompression%20system
correct
- compression refrigeration system 3, record 1, English, compression%20refrigeration%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In a] compression refrigerating system [, low-pressure] vapor (refrigerant) ... enters the compressor ... and is compressed to a high pressure. ... the high-pressure vapor enters the condenser ... The high-pressure liquid ... then expands through a throttling valve ... to a lower pressure in the evaporator ... 1, record 1, English, - compression%20refrigerating%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The compression system most commonly used is the positive-displacement reciprocating compressor. 1, record 1, English, - compression%20refrigerating%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vapor-compression system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- installation frigorifique à compression
1, record 1, French, installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20compression
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine frigorifique à compression 1, record 1, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20compression
correct
- machine à compression 1, record 1, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20compression
correct
- installation à compression 2, record 1, French, installation%20%C3%A0%20compression
correct
- système à compression de vapeur 3, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20compression%20de%20vapeur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelles que soient la puissance et la nature du fluide frigorigène, le principe d'une installation frigorifique à compression est toujours le même. Toute proportion gardée, on y retrouve toujours les quatre appareils essentiels; l'évaporateur [...], le compresseur [...], le condenseur [...] et le régleur détendeur [...] 1, record 1, French, - installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les installations à compression, le compresseur est l'organe principal. 2, record 1, French, - installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20compression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air-cycle refrigeration system
1, record 2, English, air%2Dcycle%20refrigeration%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air-cycle system 2, record 2, English, air%2Dcycle%20system
correct
- air cycle refrigeration unit 2, record 2, English, air%20cycle%20refrigeration%20unit
correct
- air cycle refrigerating machine 3, record 2, English, air%20cycle%20refrigerating%20machine
- cold air machine 3, record 2, English, cold%20air%20machine
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air-cycle refrigeration systems ... are used in many modern commercial aircraft for air-conditioning the cabin. ... The compressed air, when expanded in an expander turbine, drops enough in temperature to be used to chill the cabin air. Such a system for aircraft is effective and lightweight because it makes use of air already compressed by the power compressors. 1, record 2, English, - air%2Dcycle%20refrigeration%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à air
1, record 2, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- installation frigorifique à détente d’air 2, record 2, French, installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9tente%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
correct
- installation frigorifique à air 2, record 2, French, installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
correct
- machine à détente d’air 2, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9tente%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
correct
- machine frigorifique à détente d’air 2, record 2, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9tente%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine frigorifique utilisant la détente de l'air préalablement comprimé. 3, record 2, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Comprimé, [l'air] subit un refroidissement à pression constante, puis est détendu dans une machine à turbine [...] On utilise aussi la machine frigorifique à air pour le conditionnement d'air des avions, parce qu'elle est légère et compacte. 1, record 2, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distinction que le «Nouveau dictionnaire international du froid» (DIFRA) établit entre les termes «machine», «système» et «installation» est intéressante, mais la plupart des sources consultées les emploient l'un pour l'autre. 4, record 2, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- steam-jet refrigeration unit
1, record 3, English, steam%2Djet%20refrigeration%20unit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- steam-jet unit 1, record 3, English, steam%2Djet%20unit
correct
- steam jet refrigerating machine 2, record 3, English, steam%20jet%20refrigerating%20machine
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assembly of components to produce refrigeration by vaporizing a fluid by means of pressure reduction provided by ejectors supplied with high pressure steam. 2, record 3, English, - steam%2Djet%20refrigeration%20unit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à éjection
1, record 3, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9jection
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- machine frigorifique à éjection de vapeur 1, record 3, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9jection%20de%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
- machine frigorifique à éjection de vapeur d’eau 2, record 3, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9jection%20de%20vapeur%20d%26rsquo%3Beau
correct, feminine noun
- machine à éjection de vapeur 3, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9jection%20de%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
- machine à éjection de vapeur d’eau 3, record 3, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9jection%20de%20vapeur%20d%26rsquo%3Beau
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des éléments matériels permettant de produire du froid en vaporisant un fluide par abaissement de pression, obtenu à l'aide d'éjecteurs alimentés en vapeur haute pression. 1, record 3, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9jection
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- refrigerating machine
1, record 4, English, refrigerating%20machine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- refrigeration machine 2, record 4, English, refrigeration%20machine
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assembly of components to produce refrigeration. 3, record 4, English, - refrigerating%20machine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DIFRA makes interesting distinctions between the terms "system", "machine" and "plant" (or "installation"). But most sources use them more or less as synonyms. 4, record 4, English, - refrigerating%20machine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique
1, record 4, French, machine%20frigorifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des éléments matériels d'un système frigorifique. 2, record 4, French, - machine%20frigorifique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distinction que DIFRA établit entre les termes «systèmes», «machine» et «installation» est intéressante, mais la plupart des sources consultées les emploient l'un pour l'autre. 3, record 4, French, - machine%20frigorifique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- refrigerator oil
1, record 5, English, refrigerator%20oil
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lubricating oil of low pour point used in refrigeration systems. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 5, English, - refrigerator%20oil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
refrigerator oil: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - refrigerator%20oil
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- huile pour machine frigorifique
1, record 5, French, huile%20pour%20machine%20frigorifique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Huile lubrifiante à bas point d'écoulement, utilisée dans les systèmes frigorifiques. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 5, French, - huile%20pour%20machine%20frigorifique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
huile pour machine frigorifique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - huile%20pour%20machine%20frigorifique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Freezing and Refrigerating
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reversed heat engine
1, record 6, English, reversed%20heat%20engine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique
1, record 6, French, machine%20frigorifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- moteur thermique réversible 1, record 6, French, moteur%20thermique%20r%C3%A9versible
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-12-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- absorption type refrigerator unit
1, record 7, English, absorption%20type%20refrigerator%20unit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à absorption
1, record 7, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes tirés du Lexique de la section technique, par M. Thibodeau. 1, record 7, French, - machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20absorption
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-10-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- continuous cycle absorption system
1, record 8, English, continuous%20cycle%20absorption%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- continuous cycle absorption refrigeration system 2, record 8, English, continuous%20cycle%20absorption%20refrigeration%20system
proposal
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
System which has a continuous flow of energy input. 1, record 8, English, - continuous%20cycle%20absorption%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système à absorption continue
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20absorption%20continue
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- machine à absorption continue 1, record 8, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20absorption%20continue
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- système frigorifique à absorption continue 1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20absorption%20continue
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- machine frigorifique à absorption continue 1, record 8, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20absorption%20continue
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système ou machine à absorption : Système frigorifique dans lequel le fluide frigorigène, s'évaporant lors de la production du froid, est absorbé par une substance (absorbante), liquide ou solide, puis libéré par un apport de chaleur [...] Le processus d'absorption peut être continu ou discontinu. Ainsi, une machine frigorifique dite "à absorption discontinue" est une machine dans laquelle les périodes d'évaporation et de condensation sont alternées. 2, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20absorption%20continue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- refrigerating machinery
1, record 9, English, refrigerating%20machinery
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique
1, record 9, French, machine%20frigorifique
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-03-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- refrigerating plant log
1, record 10, English, refrigerating%20plant%20log
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- journal de la machine frigorifique
1, record 10, French, journal%20de%20la%20machine%20frigorifique
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1981-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- steam ejector refrigerator 1, record 11, English, steam%20ejector%20refrigerator
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à éjection de vapeur
1, record 11, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9jection%20de%20vapeur
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- absorption refrigerator 1, record 12, English, absorption%20refrigerator
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à absorption
1, record 12, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- gas compression refrigerator 1, record 13, English, gas%20compression%20refrigerator
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à compression de gaz
1, record 13, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20compression%20de%20gaz
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- home refrigerator 1, record 14, English, home%20refrigerator
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique ménagère
1, record 14, French, machine%20frigorifique%20m%C3%A9nag%C3%A8re
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- gas cooler refrigerator 1, record 15, English, gas%20cooler%20refrigerator
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à gaz
1, record 15, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20gaz
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1981-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- diffusion refrigerator 1, record 16, English, diffusion%20refrigerator
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique à diffusion
1, record 16, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20diffusion
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1981-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- centrifugal refrigerator 1, record 17, English, centrifugal%20refrigerator
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- machine frigorifique centrifuge
1, record 17, French, machine%20frigorifique%20centrifuge
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1977-06-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- absorption machine
1, record 18, English, absorption%20machine
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- absorption system 2, record 18, English, absorption%20system
correct
- liquid-absorbent refrigerating system 3, record 18, English, liquid%2Dabsorbent%20refrigerating%20system
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Absorption machines are heat-operated refrigeration machines (...) The cycle utilizes an absorbent as a secondary fluid to absorb the primary fluid, gaseous refrigerant, which has been vaporized in the evaporator. 1, record 18, English, - absorption%20machine
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- système à absorption
1, record 18, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- machine à absorption 1, record 18, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct
- machine frigorifique à absorption 2, record 18, French, machine%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct
- installation frigorifique à absorption 3, record 18, French, installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct
- machine à affinité 1, record 18, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20affinit%C3%A9
- installation frigorifique à affinité 3, record 18, French, installation%20frigorifique%20%C3%A0%20affinit%C3%A9
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système frigorifique dans lequel le fluide frigorigène, s'évaporant lors de la production du froid, est absorbé par une substance (absorbante), liquide ou solide, puis libéré par un apport de chaleur. 1, record 18, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20absorption
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distinction que "Nouveau dictionnaire international du froid" (DIFRA) établit entre les termes "machine", "système" et "installation" est intéressante, mais la plupart des sources consultées les emploient l'un pour l'autre. 4, record 18, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20absorption
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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