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ULTRA-HIGH VOLTAGE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measurements of Electricity
  • Electric Power Distribution
CONT

VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION. A system for classifying electric power according to the level of alternating current voltage. Low voltage (LV) 1000 v or less; Medium voltage (MV) 1000 to 72,500 v; High voltage (HV) 72,500 to 242,000 v; Extra-high voltage (EHV) 242,000 to 800,000 v; Ultra-high voltage (UHV) 800,000 to 2,000,000 v.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures de grandeurs électriques
  • Distribution électrique
CONT

Les innovations technologiques qui permettent de lever ces contraintes, comme les équipements à paramètres électriques variables, la supraconductivité, le transport à ultra haute tension et la grande capacité de stockage, donneront à Hydro-Québec accès à de nouveaux marchés lucratifs sur le réseau continental.

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