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Record 1 2014-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electric Rotary Machines
DEF

The maximum voltage that a generator, under operating conditions, is able to provide from its terminals for a limited time.

OBS

ceiling voltage: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrotechnique
  • Machines tournantes électriques
DEF

Tension maximale aux bornes qu'une génératrice est capable de fournir dans les conditions de fonctionnement, pendant une durée limitée.

OBS

tension de plafond : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electrotecnia
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
DEF

Tensión máxima en los terminales que es capaz de suministrar un generador en las condiciones de funcionamiento, durante un tiempo limitado.

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