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HYDRO-ELECTRIC PLANT [3 records]

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Record 1 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Power Stations
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations
  • Measurements of Electricity
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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales thermiques
  • Centrales hydro-électriques
  • Mesures de grandeurs électriques

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

The history of significant energy exchange between Canada and the United States began in 1904 when the Canadian Niagara Power Company’s plant at Niagara Falls came into operation. It had a capacity of about 9 MW (and most of its output was exported to the USA).

OBS

The Canadian Niagara Power Company was incorporated in 1892. This American based company under the leadership of William Birch Rankine built a hydro-electric generating plant which was located approximately 500 yards above the Horseshoe Falls. This hydro-electric power station was inaugurated as the William Birch Rankine Power Station. It started generating electricity on January 1st 1905.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

L'important échange d'énergie entre le Canada et les États-Unis a commencé en 1904, lorsque la centrale de la Compagnie canadienne d'énergie Niagara, aux chutes Niagara, a débuté ses activités. Elle avait une capacité d'environ 9 MW, dont la plus grande quantité servait à l'exportation aux États-Unis.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations
DEF

The maximum flow which the whole of a hydro-electric plant can utilise in continuous operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales hydro-électriques
DEF

Débit maximal que la turbine peut absorber en régime continu.

CONT

Turbinable : Qui est suffisant pour faire fonctionner une turbine; qui peut être traité par une turbine. [Par exemple :] Débit maximal, minimal turbinable, dans une centrale hydroélectrique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centrales hidroeléctricas
DEF

Máximo caudal utilizable por una turbina, en régimen continuo.

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