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FUNCIONAMIENTO ISLA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Power Supply
- Wind Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- islanding
1, record 1, English, islanding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition by which a portion of the electrical network which has been unwillingly separated from the rest of the network (for example due to lightning-struck pylons) continues to operate, as the power sources on that section of the grid (for instance a wind power farm) keep on supplying the loads. 2, record 1, English, - islanding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Islanding is a very risky issue since it may harm the power utility personnel and damage equipment, hence the implementation of safety measures used to prevent it. 2, record 1, English, - islanding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
- Énergie éolienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- îlotage
1, record 1, French, %C3%AElotage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation qui peut arriver si une section du réseau électrique est déconnectée du réseau électrique principal suite à une activation accidentelle ou intentionnelle d'un interrupteur de ligne (p.ex. en cas de courts-circuits ou de coups de foudre) [et qu'elle continue à fonctionner, notamment dans le cas d'un parc éolien, et à alimenter un secteur donné]. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%AElotage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si les éoliennes continuent à produire de l'électricité, la transmettant à la partie isolée du réseau, il est très probable que les deux réseaux séparés arrêtent d'être en phase après un bref laps de temps. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%AElotage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Suministro de energía eléctrica
- Energía eólica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- funcionamiento en isla
1, record 1, Spanish, funcionamiento%20en%20isla
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un importante requerimiento para la conexión de generadores sincrónicos a la red de distribución es la capacidad de detectar un funcionamiento en isla. Una isla se define como una parte de un sistema eléctrico de potencia, aislada eléctricamente de él, peroque continúa energizada por la generación distribuida conectada a ella. 2, record 1, Spanish, - funcionamiento%20en%20isla
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