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SETPOINT [3 records]

Record 1 2011-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Biochemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Biochimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2005-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

In other words, the system supplies high-pressure inventory when required, and controls the pressure at the setpoint.

Key term(s)
  • set point

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

En d'autres mots, le système fournit un inventaire haute pression au besoin, et contrôle la pression à la valeur seuil.

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

The specific desired value for the quantity being controlled, usually in a feedback control loop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

En contrôle de processus, valeur de référence à laquelle la valeur contrôlée doit se stabiliser.

Spanish

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