Aug 21, 2012 12:47
11 yrs ago
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French term
Bulgaria
The original in all but the language
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, Bulgarian to English, Esperanto to English, and 1 more.
parc de référence
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Energy / Power Generation
This is from a presentation of the opening of the electricity market in Italy.
Context:
L’Italie est un marché actif et dynamique avec une consommation intérieure d’électricité de xxx TWh en 2011 (lettre du gestionnaire de reseau ...).
La répartition de l’offre et de la demande se fait comme suit :
La composition de son **parc de référence**, dominé par les centrales thermiques représentant 82% de la production totale, lui confère des caractéristiques qui lui sont propres.
Context:
L’Italie est un marché actif et dynamique avec une consommation intérieure d’électricité de xxx TWh en 2011 (lettre du gestionnaire de reseau ...).
La répartition de l’offre et de la demande se fait comme suit :
La composition de son **parc de référence**, dominé par les centrales thermiques représentant 82% de la production totale, lui confère des caractéristiques qui lui sont propres.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 2 +1 | reference generating capacity |
Bashiqa
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| 4 | Reference grid |
narasimha (X)
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| 3 +1 | reference fleet |
pooja_chic
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| 2 | current fleet |
chris collister
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Proposed translations
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23 mins
Selected
reference generating capacity
I don't like 'fleet' at all unless it is ships or cars. this does at least tell you what it is, but I stand to be corrected.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
polyglot45
: it has nothing to do with vehicle fleets as you say - the jury is still out on your proposed translation
3 mins
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| agree |
philgoddard
: Fleet gets lots of Google hits with reference to power stations, but this would be an alternative to pooja's translation.
34 mins
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Bashiqa, that does the job perfectly."
18 mins
chris collister
France
France
Native in English
Specializes in field
France
precision engineer, precision translator
Native in: English
Works in: French to English
Related KudoZ points
:
132
current fleet
A collection of power stations is often referred to as a "fleet" (see eg. http://www.exeloncorp.com/energy/generation/nuclear.aspx). I guess "reference fleet", means "pre-existing" or "current" (ie the fleet to which reference is being made), but confidence is low. Others may have a better idea.
Note from asker:
| Thanks for your help, Chris. |
15 hrs
Reference grid
Grid is the common term used in electrical parlance. Fleet is used in case of automobiles, ships etc.
Note from asker:
| Thanks for your help! |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
chris collister
: The grid is certainly not the same thing as the collection of power stations which feed it. Although usually applied to ships, aircraft and cars, "fleet" does indeed refer to power stations as well.
3 hrs
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+1
14 mins
pooja_chic
Native in English
Works in field
Translation is depth of the passion
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, English to French, Portuguese to English
Related KudoZ points
:
12
reference fleet
http://www.ufe-electricite.fr/IMG/pdf/cp_ufe_rte_15_decembre...
UFE and RTE began publishing information on French electricity generation back in 2006, as part of a
voluntary and pro-active initiative. It already covers the vast majority of indicators required in the
European guidelines issued by ERGEG, the European Regulators' Group for Electricity and Gas. The
initiative gives market participants free access to indicators on the installed capacity of the reference
fleet and its development, data on scheduled availability of units and unscheduled outages, figures for
actual generation and details of water stocks for hydro-electricity. Currently, the coverage rate is one of
the widest in Europe with 106 GW, equivalent to 86% of France's total generating fleet, and 95% of the
generating fleet connected to the transmission grid, taking into account installations of 20 MW and over.
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Note added at 8 days (2012-08-30 11:12:52 GMT) Post-grading
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No problem, as asker knows better, we are here to suggest (:
UFE and RTE began publishing information on French electricity generation back in 2006, as part of a
voluntary and pro-active initiative. It already covers the vast majority of indicators required in the
European guidelines issued by ERGEG, the European Regulators' Group for Electricity and Gas. The
initiative gives market participants free access to indicators on the installed capacity of the reference
fleet and its development, data on scheduled availability of units and unscheduled outages, figures for
actual generation and details of water stocks for hydro-electricity. Currently, the coverage rate is one of
the widest in Europe with 106 GW, equivalent to 86% of France's total generating fleet, and 95% of the
generating fleet connected to the transmission grid, taking into account installations of 20 MW and over.
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Note added at 8 days (2012-08-30 11:12:52 GMT) Post-grading
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No problem, as asker knows better, we are here to suggest (:
Note from asker:
| Thank you Pooja, I think your answer could be used, but in this particular case Bashiqa's answer gives the reader a clearer idea of what it's about. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
philgoddard
: I've never seen it used with reference to power stations before but yes, you're right.
41 mins
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Thank you philgoddard
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