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MANIPULATED VARIABLE [2 records]

Record 1 2001-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

Variable whose value is being altered to bring a change in some condition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

[Variable] qui permet d'agir à volonté sur le système, d'intervenir dans le déroulement du processus en modifiant sa valeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas para computación
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Record 2 2000-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
DEF

That quantity or condition which is regulated by the automatic control system in such a manner that it causes the desired change in the controlled variable. The manipulated variable is a characteristic of the control agent.

CONT

The room thermostat is placed so that it measures temperature (controlled variable) in the room air (controlled medium), and operates a valve which regulates the flow (manipulated variable) of the steam (control agent) through the heating coil. Heat from the coil is thus furnished to the room air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage

Spanish

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