Hi, my name is Thomas Brunel Lauzon. I am 18 years old, and I have been studying at Ahuntsic College since autumn 2024. I am studying Building Systems Technology. I have created this glossary to help everyone interested or curious to know more about Building Systems Technology technical. The glossary will help understand the meaning of 15 words related to Building Systems Technology. Each word will have a definition, an audio pronunciation to help people say the word correctly, a sentence where the word is put in context, a translation and a photo if it needs to help people have a vision of what the word represents.
AutoCAD
noun
AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software. It allows you to create technical diagrams, building plans, maps or industrial drawings with precision and speed.
Example: I used AutoCAD to draw up the plans for a house.
en: AutoCAD
Bleed valve
noun
A bleed valve is a valve that is used to remove the air from a system.
Example: I will open the bleed valve to remove the air that is trapped in the hot water heating system.
en: Robinet de purge
Bypass pipe
noun
A bypass pipe is a secondary, auxiliary pipe used to divert fluid around the main component, valve, or section of piping without stopping the overall system flow.
Example: The bypass pipe allows water to flow around the filter during a maintenance.
en: Dérivation
Ceiling air diffuser
noun
A ceiling air diffuser distributes conditioned, ventilated or heated air throughout a room to ensure thermal comfort and avoid uneven areas.
Example: The ceiling air diffuser ensure consistent, comfortable temperatures.
en: diffuseur d'air plafond
Control loup
noun
A control loop is a system that automatically adjusts operation.
Example: The control loop maintains a constant pressure.
en: Boucle de régulation
Cooling coil
noun
The cooling coil is a heat exchanger consisting of a spiral or helix-shaped tube, usually made of copper or stainless steel.
Example: The cooling coil transfers heat to lower the temperature.
en: Serpentin de refroidissement
Fire shutter
noun
A Fire shutter is a protective barrier that shut to stop smoke or fire from spreading in the ventilation system.
Example: I need to test the fire shutter to see if it shut properly in case of a fire.
en: Volet coupe feu
Flashing
noun
A flashing is installed to prevent water infiltration at joints, roof penetrations, or wall intersections.
Example: Water infiltrates cause of the improper installation of the flashing.
en: solin
Globe valve
noun
A globe valve is a linear-motion valve used to start, stop, and throttle flow in piping systems by moving a disc-shaped plug against a stationary ring seat.
Example: I used the globe valve to throttling and regulating fluid flow.
en: vanne
Louver
noun
A louver is a grille composed of inclined horizontal slats, designed to allow natural or mechanical air circulation while protecting against rain, debris, and intrusions.
Example: The louver is protecting from the weather.
en: persienne
multi-zone air conditioning system
noun
A multi-zone air conditioning system is a single outdoor unit connected to several indoor units, allowing independent temperature control in each zone.
Example: The multi-zone air conditioning system help for energy saving.
en: Systeme multizone
Psychrometrique chart
noun
The psychometric chart is an essential graphical tool that allows for the instant determination of the physical properties of an air-water vapor mixture at a given pressure
Example: I need to use the Psychrometric chart to now the entalpy.
en: Abaque psychrométrique
Rooftop
noun
A rooftop is a system that is installed on the roof of large commercial or industrial buildings.
Example: The rooftop manages ventilation from a single unit.
en: unité de toiture
Static pressure
noun
The static pressure is the resistance to airflow imposed by ducts, bends, filters and registers, measured perpendicular to the flow.
Example: The static pressure compensates for the pressure losses in the pipe network.
en: pression statique
Strainer
noun
A strainer is a device that removes debris from the water.
Example: To protect the pump, we need to install a strainer.
