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MAXIMUM CAPACITY [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Power Stations
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
- Measurements of Electricity
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- maximum capacity
1, record 1, English, maximum%20capacity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- maximum electric capacity 1, record 1, English, maximum%20electric%20capacity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the case of a thermal unit or station: The maximum producible power under continuous operation with all plant running and with adequate fuel stocks. 2, record 1, English, - maximum%20capacity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In the case of a hydro-electric installation: The maximum producible power throughout a given period of operation with all plant running and with flow and head at their optimum values. 2, record 1, English, - maximum%20capacity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Centrales thermiques
- Centrales hydro-électriques
- Mesures de grandeurs électriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- puissance électrique maximale possible
1, record 1, French, puissance%20%C3%A9lectrique%20maximale%20possible
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
- Cost Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ideal capacity
1, record 2, English, ideal%20capacity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- maximum capacity 2, record 2, English, maximum%20capacity
correct
- theoretical capacity 1, record 2, English, theoretical%20capacity
correct
- engineered capacity 3, record 2, English, engineered%20capacity
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum level of production of which a resource or organizational unit is capable, making no allowance for interruptions. 4, record 2, English, - ideal%20capacity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
- Comptabilité analytique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capacité maximale
1, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- capacité théorique 2, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20th%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
- capacité idéale 2, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20id%C3%A9ale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation maximale que l'entreprise, une usine, un atelier ou une section peut faire de ses installations de production au cours d'une période en l'absence totale de défaillances techniques ou humaines, même celles qui sont jugées normales ou inévitables. 2, record 2, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20maximale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y producción
- Contabilidad de costos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidad máxima
1, record 2, Spanish, capacidad%20m%C3%A1xima
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- maximum capacity 1, record 3, English, maximum%20capacity
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale
1, record 3, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité maximale de pesage, compte non tenu de la capacité additive de tare. 1, record 3, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instruments de pesage. 1, record 3, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- maximum capacity 1, record 4, English, maximum%20capacity
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The value of the quantity to be measured corresponding to the upper limit of the measurement range. 2, record 4, English, - maximum%20capacity
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum capacity: In certain cases the maximum capacity is determined by safety requirements. 2, record 4, English, - maximum%20capacity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- portée maximale
1, record 4, French, port%C3%A9e%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur de la grandeur à mesurer correspondant à la limite maximale de l'étendue de mesurage. 2, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portée maximale : Dans certains cas la portée maximale est déterminée par des conditions de sécurité. 2, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
étendue de mesure spécifiée [...] Note : Les limites supérieure et inférieure de l'étendue de mesure spécifiée sont parfois appelées respectivement portée maximale et portée minimale. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.] 3, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
portée maximale : recommandation internationale de la Troisième Conférence Internationale de Métrologie Légale, 1968. 4, record 4, French, - port%C3%A9e%20maximale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- absolute capacity 1, record 5, English, absolute%20capacity
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- maximum capacity 1, record 5, English, maximum%20capacity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capacité possible 1, record 5, French, capacit%C3%A9%20possible
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-02-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- maximum capacity 1, record 6, English, maximum%20capacity
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Teinturerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capacité maximale 1, record 6, French, capacit%C3%A9%20maximale
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- maximum capacity 1, record 7, English, maximum%20capacity
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rendement maximum
1, record 7, French, rendement%20maximum
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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