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INDISPONIBILITE FORTUITE [1 record]

Record 1 2008-09-05

English

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

The shutdown of a generating unit, transmission line, or other facility for emergency reasons or a condition in which the generating equipment is unavailable for load due to unanticipated breakdown.

OBS

Forced outage is expressed in percentage (forced outage rate).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Réseaux et postes (Distribution électrique)
DEF

Interruption d'un groupe électrogène, d'une ligne de transport d'énergie ou de tout autre vecteur de production d'énergie pour cause d'urgence ou d'incapacité de production par les équipements à la suite d'une panne inopinée.

OBS

L'indisponibilité fortuite s'exprime en pourcentage (taux d'indisponibilité fortuite).

Spanish

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