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  2. Maximum power transfer theorem - Wikipedia

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    The red curve shows the power in the load, normalized relative to its maximum possible. The dark blue curve shows the efficiency η. The efficiency η is the ratio of the power dissipated by the load resistance R L to the total power dissipated by the circuit (which includes the voltage source's resistance of R S as well as R L):

  3. Limit load (physics) - Wikipedia

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    Limit load is the maximum load that a structure can safely carry. It's the load at which the structure is in a state of incipient plastic collapse. As the load on the structure increases, the displacements increases linearly in the elastic range until the load attains the yield value.

  4. Load regulation - Wikipedia

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    The maximum load is the one that draws the greatest current, i.e. the lowest specified load resistance (never short circuit); is the voltage at minimum load. The minimum load is the one that draws the least current, i.e. the highest specified load resistance (possibly open circuit for some types of linear supplies, usually limited by pass ...

  5. Limit load - Wikipedia

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    Limit load can refer to: Limit load (aeronautics) , the maximum load factor during flight Limit load (physics) , maximum load that a structure can safely carry

  6. Electrical efficiency - Wikipedia

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    As a result of the maximum power theorem, devices transfer maximum power to a load when running at 50% electrical efficiency. This occurs when the load resistance (of the device in question) is equal to the internal Thevenin equivalent resistance of the power source. This is valid only for non-reactive source and load impedances.

  7. Size effect on structural strength - Wikipedia

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    The strongest possible size effect occurs for specimens with similar deep notches (Fig. 4b), or for structures in which a large crack, similar for different sizes, forms stably before the maximum load is reached. Because the location of fracture initiation is predetermined to occur at the crack tip and thus cannot sample the random strengths of ...

  8. Maximum power principle - Wikipedia

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    Maximum Power Principle in Energy Systems Language adapted from Odum and Odum 2000, p. 38. The maximum power principle or Lotka's principle [1] has been proposed as the fourth principle of energetics in open system thermodynamics.

  9. Nameplate capacity - Wikipedia

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    Nameplate capacity, also known as the rated capacity, nominal capacity, installed capacity, maximum effect or gross capacity, [1] is the intended full-load sustained output of a facility such as a power station, [2] [3] electric generator, a chemical plant, [4] fuel plant, mine, [5] metal refinery, [6] and many others. Nameplate capacity is the ...