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bridée

English translation: (maximum output) limited to; derated to (wind turbine power)

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French term or phrase:bridée (éoliennes)
English translation:(maximum output) limited to; derated to (wind turbine power)
Entered by: suewiddicombe

11:53 Jun 12, 2013
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Energy / Power Generation / wind farms
French term or phrase: bridée
Hi,

Can anyone tell me what bridée means in this context? Many thanks

"The company XXXX prévoit l'implantation d'un projet éolien comprenant 4 machines, de type Enercon E82 / 2,3 MW ***bridée*** à 2 MW chacune sur le site."
suewiddicombe
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:08
(maximum output) limited to
Explanation:
"restricted to", "capped at" also work I think.
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DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 08:08
Grading comment
Thanks, I used this, but derated is apparently correct too.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3(maximum output) limited to
DLyons
3 +1derated
Carlos Segura
3governed
chris collister


Discussion entries: 5





  

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30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
(maximum output) limited to


Explanation:
"restricted to", "capped at" also work I think.

DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 08:08
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Thanks, I used this, but derated is apparently correct too.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Terry Richards
50 mins
  -> Thanks Terry.
agree  GILLES MEUNIER
1 hr
  -> Thanks Gilou.
agree  Bashiqa
1 hr
  -> Thanks Bashiqa.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
derated


Explanation:
These are 2.3-MW turbines derated to 2 MW.

Carlos Segura
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:08
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 11

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Terry Richards
19 mins
  -> Terry, many thanks
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
governed


Explanation:
Applies also to some motorbikes to comply with local regulations. This is similar to, but not quite the same as "derated".

chris collister
France
Local time: 09:08
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 132
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