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POWER STRETCH [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Nuclear Power Stations
DEF

The power-producing capability of a nuclear power plant beyond its guaranteed capability or, in general, the increase in power output of a power plant beyond the limits originally envisaged.

OBS

power stretch: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

Aptitude d'une centrale nucléaire à produire une puissance dépassant la capacité garantie, ou, d'une façon générale, accroissement de l'énergie fournie par une centrale nucléaire au-delà des limites initialement prévues.

OBS

augmentation de la puissance nominale : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Strength of Materials
DEF

power stretch: Fabric stretch, normally in the range of 30%-50% with good recovery, for figure-controlling purposes, as is required in such apparel applications as active sportswear and foundation garments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Résistance des matériaux

Spanish

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