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Record 1 1998-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Electric Power Stations
DEF

The product of the nominal capacity and the reference period.

OBS

The term "nominal output" is sometimes employed; the word "output", however, is imprecise and may mean either production or capacity.

OBS

nominal capacity: The maximum continuous capacity/power/rating for which the plant has been ordered and designed, as indicated on the makers' nameplate or in the manufacturers' specification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Centrales électriques
DEF

Produit de la puissance nominale par la durée de la période de référence.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transformación de la energía
  • Centrales eléctricas
DEF

Producto de la potencia nominal por el período de referencia.

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