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BATERIA FLOTANTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Cells (Electr.)
DEF

A storage battery connected permanently in parallel with another power source; the battery normally handles only small charging or discharging currents, but takes over the entire load upon failure of the main supply.

DEF

A battery connected in parallel with a direct-voltage supply whose normal voltage is a little higher than the open-circuit voltage of the battery. A small charging current then flows to maintain the battery in a fully charged condition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accumulateurs (Électricité)
DEF

Batterie en état de charge constant, destinée à être transférée sur un circuit dont l'alimentation normale est défaillante.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acumuladores (Electricidad)
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