Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Engineering

an electronic device that uses a small electrical current to control a larger current, acting like an automatic switch

relais

a type of rolling-element bearing that uses balls to maintain the separation between the bearing races, reducing friction and enabling smooth rotation

roulement à billes, bille de roulement

a mechanical transmission system using a flexible belt to transfer power between rotating shafts

système de traction par courroie, transmission par courroie

a type of nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material than it often consumes

réacteur reproducteur, réacteur à neutrons rapides

an environment that can be used to verify the correctness of a model or design

banc d'essai, banc de test

a wheel with a set of square or triangular teeth sticking out around the edge that fits into the edge of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to turn

dent

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement

manivelle

a mechanical component that transmits rotational power from the engine to the wheels or other driven components of a vehicle or machine

arbre de transmission, cardan

gears, toothed wheels, or mechanical components designed to transmit and control power between rotating shafts in a machine, vehicle, or system

engrenage, réducteur

a thorough inspection and repair of a machine or system to improve its performance or extend its lifespan

révision, réaménagement

a toothed wheel with projections that mesh with a chain, track, or other perforated or indented material, typically used to transmit motion or power in machinery, vehicles, or bicycles

pignon, cog

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

tour, machine à tourner

a professional who uses specialized software to create detailed drawings and plans for buildings, machines, or products

technicien en conception assistée par ordinateur, technicien CAD

a rotational force measured in newton-meters or foot-pounds

couple, moment de force

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

plasticité

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

rivet

a method used to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting high-pressure fluid to fracture rock formations

fracturation hydraulique, forage de schiste

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

transformateur

a facility that transforms voltage levels and regulates electrical currents, typically situated in an electrical power distribution system

poste électrique, sous-station

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

combustion

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conduit, tuyau

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

courant alternatif, courant électrique alternatif

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

biogaz

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

biocarburant

relating to systems or devices that involve both electrical and mechanical components or functions

électromécanique