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Record 1 1994-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
CONT

The evaporating chamber. The third chamber [of the three chamber system], which forms the base of the toilet, is the evaporating surface from where any excess liquids which cannot be absorbed by the compost are evaporated or drained. Liquid is evaporated by drawing air through the intake holes at the base of the toilet, over the evaporating surface, and up the vent stack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
CONT

L'aire d'évaporation. Le troisième compartiment [du système à trois compartiments] à la base du cabinet, est constitué d'une surface d'évaporation d'où les liquides excédentaires, qui ne peuvent être absorbés par le compost, sont évaporés ou drainés. L'air est aspiré par des trous d'admission à la base du cabinet, passe par-dessus la surface d'évaporation et sort par l'évent.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
OBS

The hole is part of the underwater sound signal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Construction mécanique

Spanish

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