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FACTEUR ONDULATION COURANT [1 record]

Record 1 2013-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Measurements
  • Electric Rotary Machines
DEF

The ratio of the difference between the maximum value Imax and the minimum value Imin of an undulating electric current to two times the average value Iav (mean value integrated over one period).

OBS

In the definition, the capital "I" of the values is italicized.

OBS

current ripple factor: term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures électriques
  • Machines tournantes électriques
DEF

Rapport entre la différence entre la valeur maximale Imax et la valeur minimale Imin d'un courant oscillant et deux fois la valeur moyenne Iav (valeur moyenne intégrée sur une période).

OBS

Dans la définition, la majuscule «I» des valeurs est en italique.

OBS

facteur d'ondulation du courant : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

Spanish

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