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peak load

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peak load
the maximum load on an electrical power-supply system
peak load [′pēk ‚lōd]
(electricity)
The maximum instantaneous load or the maximum average load over a designated interval of time. Also known as peak power.
(engineering)
The maximum quantity of a specified material to be carried by a conveyor per minute in a specified period of time.
peak load
The maximum load carried by a device, system, or structure over a designated time period.
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