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DEMAND METER [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Measuring Equipment
  • Power Networks and Distrib. Stations (Elec.)
DEF

A device that indicates or records the demand or maximum demand.

OBS

Since demand involves both an electric factor and a time factor, mechanisms responsive to each of these factors are required as well as in indicating or recording mechanism.

OBS

Demand meters may be classified as follows: Class 1, curve-drawing meters; Class 2, integrated-demand meters; Class 3, lagged-demand meters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesures (Électricité)
  • Réseaux et postes (Distribution électrique)

Spanish

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