Category: Electricity

Transform or convert a current of high potential or pressure into one of low pressure, as a step-down transformer.

Electric system reliability has two components: adequacy and security.  Adequacy is the ability of the electric system to supply the electrical demand and energy requirements of the customers at all times, taking into account scheduled and unscheduled outages of system facilities.  Security is the ability of the electric system to withstand sudden disturbances, such as electric short circuits or unanticipated loss of system facilities.  The degree of reliability may be measured by the frequency, duration and magnitude of adverse effects on consumer services

A temporary license given by the Minister of National Infrastructures to a person who shall receive a production license when the conditions stipulated in it and the provisions of the Law are met

The production schedule by which a new facility (such as a power station) reaches its optimal production point (e.g. ramp up to 100% production)