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base load plant [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Power Stations
DEF

A facility for generating electricity which is designed to meet the maximum continuous demand. Additional demands are met by purchasing power as part of the network or grid and by peaking load generators.

Key term(s)
  • base-load power station
  • base load power station
  • base-load plant
  • base load power plant
  • base-load power plant
  • base-load station
  • baseload plant
  • baseload station

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales électriques
DEF

Centrale qui fonctionne de manière constante et satisfait aux besoins habituels d'un réseau, mais qui n'est pas conçue pour suffire à une demande sensiblement accrue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centrales eléctricas
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