thermal efficiency in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for thermal efficiency in the English»French Dictionary

thermal efficiency N

thermal efficiency

rendement m thermique

Translations for thermal efficiency in the English»French Dictionary

efficiency [Brit ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi, Am əˈfɪʃənsi] N

1. efficiency (of person, staff, method, organization):

efficiency

efficacité f (in doing à faire)

to improve/impair efficiency

améliorer/diminuer l'efficacité

2. efficiency (of machine, engine):

efficiency

rendement m

the (fuel) efficiency of a car

le rendement d'une voiture

to produce electricity at 50% efficiency

produire de l'électricité avec un rendement de 50%

I.thermal [Brit ˈθəːm(ə)l, Am ˈθərməl] N

thermal

courant m ascendant

II.thermal [Brit ˈθəːm(ə)l, Am ˈθərməl] ADJ

thermal spring, treatment

thermal

thermal garment

thermique

thermal analysis, barrier, energy, insulation, printing, reactor, unit

thermique

thermal efficiency in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for thermal efficiency in the English»French Dictionary

efficiency [ɪˈfɪʃnsɪ] N no pl

1. efficiency (competence):

efficiency

bon fonctionnement m

efficiency of a method

efficacité f

efficiency of a person

compétence f

2. efficiency TECH:

efficiency

rendement m

I.thermal [ˈθɜ:məl, Am ˈθɜ:r-] N (air current)

thermal

courant m ascendant

II.thermal [ˈθɜ:məl, Am ˈθɜ:r-] ADJ

thermal

thermique

thermal bath, springs

thermal(e)

thermal underwear

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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Low-speed diesel engines (as used in ships and other applications where overall engine weight is relatively unimportant) can have a thermal efficiency that exceeds 50%.

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In addition, coal was very bulky and had comparatively low thermal efficiency.

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These include improved fuel technology, superior thermal efficiency, passive safety systems and standardized design for reduced maintenance and capital costs.

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It is the most efficient prime mover, with models over 100,000 horsepower and a thermal efficiency of 50%.

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Owing to the imperfect thermal efficiency of power plants, not all of the heat required to regenerate the sorbent would actually have produced electricity.

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Ethanol's higher octane rating allows an increase of an engine's compression ratio for increased thermal efficiency.

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A key feature of the AGR was the replacement of magnox cladding to allow higher temperatures and greater thermal efficiency.

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A contour map can show which type is more effective (both thermal efficiency and energy/cost) for any geographic region.

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