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Capacity — The load that a power generation unit or other electrical apparatus or heating unit is rated by the manufacture to be able to meet or supply. The maximum load a generating unit, generating station, or other electrical apparatus is rated to… … Energy terms
Generator nameplate capacity — (installed) The maximum rated output of a generator, prime mover, or other electric power production equipment under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer. Installed generator nameplate capacity is commonly expressed in megawatts… … Energy terms
Nameplate capacity — Nameplate capacity, also known as the rated capacity, nominal capacity, installed capacity or maximum effect, refers to the intended technical full–load sustained output of a facility such as a power plant,[1][2] a chemical plant,[3] fuel… … Wikipedia
Motor-generator — Radio station motor generator set, converting from low to the high voltage power supply. This device is called an umformer in German. Dübendorf Museum of Military Aviation A motor generator (an M G set or a dynamotor for dynamo motor) is a device … Wikipedia
electric generator — ▪ instrument Introduction also called dynamo, any machine that converts mechanical energy to electricity for transmission and distribution over power lines to domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. Generators also produce the… … Universalium
Radioisotope thermoelectric generator — A radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG, RITEG) is an electrical generator which obtains its power from radioactive decay. In such a device, the heat released by the decay of a suitable radioactive material is converted into electricity by… … Wikipedia
Diesel generator — A Cummins diesel generator of 500kVA in a tourist resort in Egypt … Wikipedia
Nitrogen generator — Nitrogen generators and stations are stationary or mobile air to nitrogen production complexes. In advanced economies, membrane nitrogen plants have almost ousted alternative processes of nitrogen generation in all cases where nitrogen is not… … Wikipedia
Oxygen radical absorbance capacity — (ORAC) is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities in biological samples in vitro.[1][2] A wide variety of foods has been tested using this method, with certain spices, berries and legumes rated highly.[3] There exists no physiological proof… … Wikipedia
Atmospheric water generator — An atmospheric water generator (AWG), is a device that extracts water from humid ambient air. Water vapor in the air is condensed by cooling the air below its dew point, exposing the air to desiccants, or pressurizing the air. Unlike a… … Wikipedia
