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uninterruptible power source [1 record]

Record 1 2018-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Power Supply
CONT

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a power supply system that provides emergency power instantaneously in case of power interruptions.

OBS

uninterruptible power supply; UPS: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
CONT

Une alimentation sans coupure est un appareil qui intervient instantanément en cas de perturbation électrique ou de courte panne du réseau pour maintenir l'alimentation et éviter l'interruption des procédés industriels.

OBS

alimentation sans coupure : terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Suministro de energía eléctrica
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