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13:07 Mar 17, 2006 |
Greek to English translations [PRO] Energy / Power Generation | |||||||
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4 +14 | peak load |
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5 | peak demand |
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peak load Explanation: Πιστεύω ότι ήθελαν να πουν "ΦΟΡΤΟΣ αιχμής" και όχι "ΦΟΡΤΙΟ αιχμής" www.in.gr/dictionary/lookup.asp?Word=load -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 mins (2006-03-17 13:18:02 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Services/load.html Summer time is when Columbia Water and Light experiences its peak load. Each year, the peak gets larger due to the growth of Columbia and increased use of air conditioning. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 12 mins (2006-03-17 13:19:42 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.ase.org/content/article/detail/1127 The contribution of energy efficiency measures to reducing base or peak load depends on the technologies targeted: lighting and refrigeration efficiency, for example, would reduce base load, while air conditioner efficiency gains would help reduce summertime peak load. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 mins (2006-03-17 13:28:00 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/solar_glossary.html Peak Demand/Load — The maximum energy demand or load in a specified time period. http://www.eon-us.com/economicdevelopment/glossary.asp Peak demand: The maximum load during a specified period of time. Peak load: The maximum load during a specified period of time. |
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