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DIRECT LOAD CONTROL [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Power Distribution
  • Urban Housing
DEF

The control of power to a non-essential residential appliance in order to divert power to essential appliances.

OBS

Direct load control can be achieved through the use of simple timers or sophisticated two-way communications systems.

OBS

For example, remotely turning off a swimming pool heater by a utility company when power is needed elsewhere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution électrique
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
DEF

Régulation d’un appareil résidentiel non essentiel pour détourner l’énergie vers des appareils essentiels.

OBS

La régulation directe peut se faire par une simple minuterie ou par un système d’intercommunication bidirectionnel perfectionné.

OBS

Par exemple, l’interruption à distance d’un chauffe-eau de piscine par une entreprise de service public lorsque l’énergie est requise ailleurs.

Spanish

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