For a more thorough explanation, please inquire with cep. Electronic components usually use currents that are less than 1 amp. Glossary of terms construction electrical products. Deepcover security managers combine advanced physical security with onchip, nonimprinting memory to. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this code, have the meanings indicated in this chapter. Understanding electric fundamentals, electrical basics, terms, definitions and concepts. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Ieee standard dictionary of electrical and electronics terms by institute of electrical and electronics engineers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. That is why we created this short glossary of mustknow power monitoring and electrical terms. Capacitors are made from two electrical conductors separated by an insulator. Electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction, whereas in direct current dc, also dc, the flow of electric charge is only in one direction.
Could also be referred to advanced meter on invoicing. Glossary of electrical terms ammeter instrument used to measure electrical current flow in a circuit. A square surface mount chip package in plastic with leads pins on all four sides. Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Alternating current ac the type of mains electricity used in the uk having a cyclical current waveform. Leaded chip carrier, also called plcc or plastic leaded chip carrier. A glossary list made up of common terms and phrases used by professionals in the electrical industry. Electrical glossary for electrical repairs fh furr. Adjudication the judges decision in a case or action. Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering wikipedia. Glossary of electrical engineering terms maxim ee glossary. An abrasionresistant thermoplastic with good chemical resistance used for wire and cable jacketing o the unit of electrical resistance that is the value of resistance through which a potential difference of one volt will maintain a current of one amphere.
Advanced metering infrastructure ami systems that measure, collect, and analyze energy usage, and communicate with metering devices such as electric meters, gas meters, heat meters, and water meters, either on request or on a schedule. Amp hour or amperehour a unit of measure of a batterys electrical storage capacity. The illustrated dictionary of electronics8th editionhas been revised, clarified, and updated, reflecting technological advances of recent years. Current a movement of electricity analogous to the flow.
In terms of natural gas, infrastructure includes but is not limited to natural gas storages, terminals, pipelines, and. This is the mains power supply that is 110v or 220240v and 5060 hz. The ability to handle any power requirement is an important component in powerlites mission to completely satisfy customers needs. Requires the department of motor vehicles dmv to automatically suspend or cancel the drivers license of a driver whose blood. May 25, 2007 filter any electrical circuit or mechanical device that removes or attenuates energy at certain frequencies. Electrical cable is available with 3 or 4 wires running through the sheathing. Such an imbalance is sometimes caused by current leakage through the body of a person who is grounded and accidentally touching the energized part of the circuit. Abbreviations for alternating current and direct current respectively. Current multiplied by time in hours equals amphours.
Covers almost all electrical words including laboratory tools and equipment. Orders faxed or mailed without payment and requiring floor plan will not be guaranteed advance rates. This type of current is commonly supplied by power companies. Ac drive an electronic device used to control the speed of an ac motor. Electricians are skilled tradespeople working in a variety of different residential and industrial settings. If you are an electrical engineer or student of electrical engineering, this is what you need. Electrical wire and cable glossary terms allied wire. One amp is produced by an electric force of 1 volt acting across a resistance of 1 ohm. A pulse transmission system that employs 3 wires and has a signal on the common to one of the two contacts at all times, but never simultaneously to both. Electric basics electrical fundamentals and terms explained. Glossary of terms frequently used in electric utilities.
A mode of the audio subsystem in which direct memory access dma transfers read audio data that has been captured by. Understanding electricity requires knowledge of these basic electrical terms. One amp 1 a is the amount of current produced by an electromotive force of one volt acting through the resistance of one ohm. Glossary of terms for the electric utility industry nc state university. Acdc adapter adapter that has an ac voltage input and an dc voltage output. This type of system is much less prone to noise than a 2wire system because a signal is always present. Electricity is one of our most widely used forms of energy.
This electrical glossary offers definitions for terms which are commonly used in electrical and electrical engineering. In household electrical systems 14 gauge wire is used for 15 amp circuits, 12 gauge for 20 amp circuits, 10 awg for 30 amps, 8 awg for 40amps, and 6 awg for 50 and 60 amp circuits. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. Glossary of terms for the electric utility industry. Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them off and tag them with a note before working with the electrical wiring. Glossary of terms used in nerc reliability standards. A multiple of the fundamental electrical frequency.
This chapter contains definitions that shall apply only to the electrical requirements of chapters 34 through 43. The funds to perform the work are derived from rates and go into a sinking fund that is used at the discretion of the municipality the electric line is in. A further example is ten 100watt light bulbs used for 1 hour. Ideally, all chassis grounds should lead to earth grounds. Harmonics are present whenever the electrical power waveforms voltage and current are not pure sine waves. The following are basic terms associated with electricity and have been defined in a general manner. It defines the quantity of electrons moving past a given point in a circuit during a specific period. Ammeter an instrument for measuring the flow of electrical current in amperes. Conductor a material that allows the free flow of electric charge. Powerlite is the industry leader in diezel generator power solutions. Can be abbreviated by either amps, a, or expressed as milliamps ma.
Electricity a form of energy characterized by the presence and motion of elementary charged particles generated by friction, induction, or chemical change. Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and. One abvolt equals 10 8 v and is the difference of potential between any two points when 1 erg of work is required to move 1 abcoulomb of electricity between them. Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the glossary as a separate definition.
However, glossaries like this one are useful for looking. Nov 02, 2015 that is why we created this short glossary of mustknow power monitoring and electrical terms. A term used to describe that part of an electric power system that distributes the. Ac alternating current acts as it implies, the current flows in one direction and then back the other. This site aims to provide all the information you need to get started in this indemand profession. Electrical energy the energy associated with electric charges and their movements.
Ieee standard dictionary electrical electronics terms abebooks. Ampere is the basic unit for measuring electrical current. Most of the terms identified in this glossary were adopted as part of the development of nerc s initial set of reliability standards, called the version 0 standards. Choose from 500 different sets of terms industrial electrical flashcards on quizlet. The pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. Battery a device that stores and produces electricity from chemical cells. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically maxim. The amount of energy being used by a household or business over any given time period.
Glossary of electrical terms electrical repairs electrical. Electrician certification glossary of terms english spanish. Abbreviation for ampere, the unit of electrical current. Any significant incident on an electric utility system that results in a continuous outage of 3 hours or longer to more than 50,000 customers or more than one half of the total customers being served immediately prior to the incident, whichever is less.
Subsequent to the development of version 0 standards, new definitions have been developed and. Glossary of electrical engineering terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Nonhalogen ethylene copolymers combine attributes of. Be sure to check out our electrical repair glossary, so you will be informed when the electrician comes to help you. Most of the terms listed in wikipedia glossaries are already defined and explained within wikipedia itself.
This glossary of electrical and electronics engineering pertains specifically to electrical and electronics engineering. One watt is equivalent to one joule per second, corresponding to the power in an electric circuit in which the potential difference is one volt and the current one ampere. Short for ampere, an amp is a unit used to measure the rate of flow of an electric current. It is obtained by multiplying the current in amperes by the electrical pressure in volts which cause it to flow. Ammeters are always connected in series with the circuit to be tested. It wakes us up in the morning, lights up our homes, cooks our food, powers our computers, tv sets and other appliances. Adapter a cord or block style device with different ends that allows different devices to connect ac alternating current. Glossary of electrical terms alternating current a. In simple terms, 1 kwh is the amount of energy consumed by an electrical device e. Normally used in uk houses at 240v rms alternating at 50 times per second 50 hertz. One abwatt equals 10 7 w and is the power corresponding to 1 erg of work per second. Capacitor a basic electrical component that stores electric charge.
The standard electrical dictionary a popular dictionary of words and terms used in the practice of electrical engineering author. Also called a variable frequency drive and an inverter. Every effort has been made to be concise and accurate, without talking down to the. Ampere or amp a unit of measure for an electrical current. It provides a reference that can be considered to have zero voltage. The standard unit of measurement for electric current that is equal to one coulomb per second. Glossary of electrical engineering terms and their definitions. Hyperlinked glossary with definitions and descriptions for industrial electronic and electrical terms. Electrical terms and conditions 24a terms and conditions 1. Learn terms industrial electrical with free interactive flashcards. An electrical wiring device that disconnects a circuit whenever it detects that the electric current is not balanced between the energized conductor and the return neutral conductor. In terms of electricity, infrastructure includes but is not limited to substations, power lines, poles, and other wires that deliver electricity to homes and buildings. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically. It indicates the amount of work done in an hour by a circuit at a.
Tlc electrical supplies fast online sales of electrical cable, wiring accessories, lighting, heating and security equipment. Abbreviation for american national standards institute. Hertz hz the preferred terminology for cycles per second frequency. A kwh is the basic unit of electricity consumption used by electric ireland to bill customers for the activereal power they use. Flat response the faithful reproduction of an audio signal.
New definitions have been added in the fields of wireless technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. This is a great resource for electricians and people who work around electricity. Alphabetical arrangements of each word for easy search. Watt a unit of measure for indicating the electrical power applied in a circuit. Consumer unit the electrical switch panel normally located on the consumer side of the meter and which contains the main double pole switch and the fuses, circuitbreakers, or residual current operated trip devices. Glossary of electrical terms electric ireland ni help. Filter any electrical circuit or mechanical device that removes or attenuates energy at certain frequencies. Electronic terms glossary ac current that flows in alternating directions between two points. Alternating current ac an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals. It is called alternating current because the current oscillates from positive to negative and vice versa 60 times every single second. You can help enhance this page by adding new terms or writing definitions for existing ones.
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