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MAXIMUM DEMAND METER [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metering Instruments
DEF

A meter fitted with a means to indicate the highest value of the power averaged over successive equal time intervals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
CONT

La taxe de puissance est facturée par kilowatt enregistré par le compteur à indicateur de maximum (période d'intégration 15 minutes), mais au minimum 30 kW.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de medición
DEF

Instrumento de medición eléctrico cuya finalidad es obtener el valor máximo de la potencia eléctrica demandada durante un periodo de tiempo.

OBS

Normalmente, el periodo de tiempo es el periodo de facturación de una compañía suministradora de energía eléctrica.

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