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Record 1 2014-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Power Networks and Distrib. Stations (Elec.)
DEF

A station which is subsidiary to a central station and at which high-tension electricity from the central station is transformed to electricity lower in potential and converted if desired to continuous current or to alternating current of a different frequency.

Key term(s)
  • sub-station
  • electric sub-station
  • electrical sub-station

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réseaux et postes (Distribution électrique)
DEF

Partie d'un réseau électrique regroupant les extrémités des lignes de transport ou de distribution, de l'appareillage électrique, des bâtiments, souvent des dispositifs de sécurité et de conduite du réseau, et dans certains cas des transformateurs.

PHR

Sous-station de secours, de transformation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Redes y plantas de distribución (Electricidad)
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