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MAXIMUM DISCHARGE [2 records]

Record 1 1999-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations
DEF

The maximum flow which the whole of a hydro-electric plant can utilise in continuous operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales hydro-électriques
DEF

Débit maximal que la turbine peut absorber en régime continu.

CONT

Turbinable : Qui est suffisant pour faire fonctionner une turbine; qui peut être traité par une turbine. [Par exemple :] Débit maximal, minimal turbinable, dans une centrale hydroélectrique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centrales hidroeléctricas
DEF

Máximo caudal utilizable por una turbina, en régimen continuo.

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Record 2 1986-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The maximum rate of flow that a stream, conduit, channel, pipe, pump, or other hydraulic structure is capable of passing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Débit maximal qu'un cours d'eau, une canalisation, un canal, un tuyau, une pompe ou un ouvrage hydraulique sont susceptibles de laisser passer.

Spanish

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