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TURBO-GENERATOR SET [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Turboalternators and Turbogenerators
DEF

An integral unit comprising a turbine and generator in which high pressure steam from a power station boiler is converted into mechanical energy in the turbines and thence into electrical energy by the generators.

OBS

Although in small sizes they may be gear-driven, and some may be dc [direct current] generators, the term turbogenerator generally means an ac [alternating current] generator driven directly from the shaft of a steam turbine.

OBS

turbo-generator set: term standardized by the IEC.

Key term(s)
  • turbogenerator set

French

Domaine(s)
  • Turbo-alternateurs et turbogénérateurs
DEF

Association d'une turbine, généralement à vapeur ou hydraulique, avec un générateur électrique.

OBS

Si, d'après le contexte, il ne fait pas de doute qu'il s'agit d'un générateur de courant alternatif, l'équivalent préféré est «turboalternateur» (ou «turbo-alternateur».)

Key term(s)
  • turbo-générateur
  • turbo-génératrice
  • groupe turbo-générateur

Spanish

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