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TURBINE GENERATOR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Turboalternators and Turbogenerators
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- turbogenerator
1, record 1, English, turbogenerator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- turbo-generator 2, record 1, English, turbo%2Dgenerator
correct
- turbine generator 3, record 1, English, turbine%20generator
correct
- turbo-generator set 4, record 1, English, turbo%2Dgenerator%20set
standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An integral unit comprising a turbine and generator in which high pressure steam from a power station boiler is converted into mechanical energy in the turbines and thence into electrical energy by the generators. 5, record 1, English, - turbogenerator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although in small sizes they may be gear-driven, and some may be dc [direct current] generators, the term turbogenerator generally means an ac [alternating current] generator driven directly from the shaft of a steam turbine. 6, record 1, English, - turbogenerator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
turbo-generator set: term standardized by the IEC. 4, record 1, English, - turbogenerator
Record 1, Key term(s)
- turbogenerator set
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Turbo-alternateurs et turbogénérateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- turbogénératrice
1, record 1, French, turbog%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- turbogénérateur 2, record 1, French, turbog%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
- groupe turbogénérateur 3, record 1, French, groupe%20turbog%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Association d'une turbine, généralement à vapeur ou hydraulique, avec un générateur électrique. 1, record 1, French, - turbog%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si, d'après le contexte, il ne fait pas de doute qu'il s'agit d'un générateur de courant alternatif, l'équivalent préféré est «turboalternateur» (ou «turbo-alternateur».) 4, record 1, French, - turbog%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
Record 1, Key term(s)
- turbo-générateur
- turbo-génératrice
- groupe turbo-générateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2006-05-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Turboalternators and Turbogenerators
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- turbine generator
1, record 2, English, turbine%20generator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Correct operation of the containment system following an accident shall not be dependent on power supplies from the electrical grid or from the turbine generators associated with any reactor unit within that containment system. 2, record 2, English, - turbine%20generator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Turbo-alternateurs et turbogénérateurs
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- turbo-alternateur
1, record 2, French, turbo%2Dalternateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fonctionnement normal du système de confinement après un accident ne doit pas être alimenté par le réseau électrique ou des turbo-alternateurs associés à un réacteur inclus dans le même système de confinement. 2, record 2, French, - turbo%2Dalternateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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