Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

non-firm exports

French translation:

exportations interruptibles

Added to glossary by Bridget Jean
Oct 24, 2019 10:17
4 yrs ago
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English term

non-firm exports

English to French Tech/Engineering Energy / Power Generation Electricity distribution
A Balancing Authority is anticipating the inability to maintain required contingency reserves through peak hours the next day.
What action should the Balancing Authority take?

Curtail all firm exports for the day.
Curtail non-firm exports during peak period.
Curtail all non-firm exports for the day.
Curtail firm exports during peak period.
Proposed translations (French)
4 exportations interruptibles

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exportations interruptibles

non-firm = interruptible

"Incremental exports during this period were largely on an interruptible (non-firm)
basis."
http://publications.gc.ca/Collection/NE23-106-2003E.pdf

"Mdd EW-1-90/EW-2-90 Eastern Maine Electric Company ...
http://publications.gc.ca › collections › Collection
- 3.2 Exportations interruptibles . ..... soient fournies, et à ce que la production de l'électricité destinée à l'exportation se fasse en conformité."

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Note added at 2 hrs (2019-10-24 12:47:42 GMT)
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@asker : exactement - "firm exports" = obligation contractuelle de livrer à l'exportation, quoi qu'il arrive. "non-firm exports" : délestage possible.

"White Gold: Hydroelectric Power in Canada
https://books.google.be › books
Karl Froschauer - 2011 - ‎Technology & Engineering
Meanwhile, power generated near Montréal is exported, with less risk of ... This firm export contract (not interruptible for Canadian needs) was signed (with later ..."
Note from asker:
Merci beaucoup FX, mais puis-je abuser de votre patience pour vous demander ce que sont les "firm exports"? Sont-elles non-interruptibles?
Merci FX !!!
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