Operating cycle definition
Operating cycle means for a batch process, the period beginning when the feed material is first charged to the operation and ending when all feed material charged to the operation has been processed. For a batch melting and holding furnace process, operating cycle means the period including the charging and melt- ing of scrap aluminum and the fluxing, refining, alloying and tap- ping of molten aluminum.
Operating cycle means the time period beginning, and the time period subsequently ending, when the breaker is closed after the Unit has completed a scheduled refueling outage. The first Operating Cycle begins on the date that the Unit achieves Substantial Completion.
Operating cycle means a period of engine operation that consists of engine start and engine shutoff. For monitors/diagnostics that run during engine-off conditions, the period of engine off time following engine shutoff and up to the next engine start shall be considered part of the operating cycle. For equipment that employ engine shutoff strategies (e.g., engine shutoff at idle), the manufacturer may request Executive Officer approval to use an alternate definition for operating cycle (e.g., key on and key off). Executive Officer approval of the alternate definition shall be based on equivalence to engine start and engine shutoff signaling the beginning and ending of a single driving event for conventional equipment.
More Definitions of Operating cycle
Operating cycle. A completed take-off and landing sequence.