Abbreviation for american national standards institute. Glossary of terms used in nerc reliability standards. A load in electrical terms is the power consumed by a device or a circuit. The ability of the electric system to supply the aggregate electrical demand and energy requirements of the enduse customers at all times, taking into account scheduled and. Heat rate is the inverse of efficiency, incorporating a factor of 3600 due to the differing units of fuel energy kj and electrical energy kwh there are 3600 kj in 1 kwh. Direct current electrical current constant or pulsating whose electrons flow in one direction only. Ac drive an electronic device used to control the speed of an ac motor. This compilation only compiles the terms in the publications issued before 2015.
A glossary list made up of common terms and phrases used by professionals in the electrical industry. Ampacity the maximum amount of electric current a conductor or device can carry before sustaining immediate or progressive deterioration. Glossary of electrical engineering terms maxim ee glossary. A selection of english spanish electronics, electricity dictionaries, glossaries and terminologies compiled by lexicool. Alternating current ac an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals. This article contains definitions and explanations of terminology used and will help you understand what he or she is talking about. Understanding of electrical terms is compulsory for engineers.
Glossary of electrical and electronics engineering wikipedia. Ammeter an instrument for measuring the flow of electrical current in amperes. What is electricity, what is a gfi, what is a ground fault, what is meant by a circuit. The material through which electricity is transmitted, such as an electrical wire, or transmission or distribution line. Mar 11, 2006 has anyone seen a list or source of english to french translations of common electrical andor engineering terms i am now living in north africa. New definitions have been added in the fields of wireless technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Current the rate of flow of electrical energy through a conductor or wire, comparable to the amount of water flowing in a pipe. Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them off and tag them with a note before working with the electrical wiring. Ase glossary of automotive terminology englishspanish. Electropedia also known as the iev online contains all the terms and definitions in the international electrotechnical vocabulary or iev which is published also as a set of publications in the iec 60050 series that can be ordered separately from the iec webstore. Receives electric power from a nearby generating facility and uses a large power transformer to increase the voltage for transmission to distant locations. Definitions of household electrical terms glossary.
Alternator a device which converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Nfpa glossary of terms 1 term definition document edition document definining same term document using same definition a60 class division a bulkhead or deck designed to resist the passage of smoke and flame for 1 hour, including limiting the temperature rise on the unexposed side to 180c 325f. Leaded chip carrier, also called plcc or plastic leaded chip carrier. One ampere is the current flowing through one ohm resistance with one volt potential. Basic electrical terms and definitions electricalmag. The iec glossary is a compilation of electrotechnical terminology in english and french extracted from the terms and definitions clause of iec publications those issued since 2002. A kind of overhead electric power conduc tor made up of a central. You can help enhance this page by adding new terms or writing definitions for existing ones. It consists of conductors wires connected between the buildings electrical service panel circuit breakers and the electrical outlets power receptacles. Glossary page 1 of 5 general terms advanced metering system ams.
Term explanation and discussion references and related terms heat rate the amount of fuel energy required to produce electrical energy. Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Using comparison functions, we can list each document that uses specific terms and determine which documents use the same definitions of that term. The user of this glossary assumes all risks for the use of the information contained in the glossary. English spanish electronics, electricity dictionaries. Glossary of caddrafting terms glossary bend relief. Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology ieee std 61 0. As you progress in the electrical trade youll hear a bunch of electrical terms being tossed around like their common knowledge. One terminal is always positive and another is always negative. These substations are located at switching points in an electrical grid. Fortunately for you ive grouped them together to help you become a better electrician. Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes. In some cases terms and definitions have also been collected from earlier. Ieee standard glossary of software engineering terminology.
Reliance electric motor glossary glossary of motor terms this motor terminology glossary is guide to explain and define a variety of terms and characteristics that apply to industrial ac and dc electric motors. Pictorial glossary the pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. The illustrated dictionary of electronics8th editionhas been revised, clarified, and updated, reflecting technological advances of recent years. This is the type of electrical current supplied by a battery. Electrical wire and cable glossary terms allied wire and. Electric current is measured in amperes or amps electric current is. As you study electricity in your engineering program, and as you work with electricity in the power plants, industrial plants, you will hear, read, and use various electrical terms. Glossary of electrical engineering terms and definitions listed alphabetically. Glossary of terms for the electric utility industry nc state university. This is a great resource for electricians and people who work around electricity. French terms for common electricalengineering words. Glossary of terms for the electric utility industry. Ase shall not be liable for any direct, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or in part, from the readers use of, or reliance upon, this material.
Allied wire and cable presents an atoz glossary of wire and cable product terms to help you familiarize yourself with industry language. Discover the meaning of some of the most common electrical terms used in our industry. Standard household electrical cable ranges from 14 awg american wire gauge to 6 awg, with 14 having the smallest conductors and 6 having the largest. Nov 02, 2015 still, it wouldnt hurt you to be familiar with at least some of the most basic terms you will come across in your endeavors. A square surface mount chip package in plastic with leads pins on all four sides. The resistance between metallic contacts and the semiconductor. Understanding electricity requires knowledge of these basic electrical terms. A dictionary of electrical words, terms and phrases survivor library. Discharge the conversion of the chemical energy of a battery into electric energy. Hence, not only a capaci tance is measured in terms of capacitance in. Electrics electrical glossary is a resource to help you understand terms that electricians use. This glossary of electrical and electronics engineering pertains specifically to electrical and electronics engineering. Load imposed by an electronic or electrical device on the measured input circuit, expressed in voltamps. Electrician certification glossary of terms english spanish.
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Alternating current ac the type of mains electricity used in the uk having a cyclical current waveform. Reliance electric motor product names duty master includes the complete line of reliance electric ac nema frame motors from. An enhancement to the electric grid that allows residential customers to use more technologically advanced electric meters that will provide greater detail and increased control over their electric usage. The pictorial glossary includes definitions and illustrations for many terms that are frequently used in the electrical industry. Short for ampere, an amp is a unit used to measure the rate of flow of an electric current. That is why we created this short glossary of mustknow power monitoring and electrical terms. Terms that are underlined and italicized are included in the glossary as a separate definition. 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.
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Glossary all terms and definitions listed alphabetically maxim. Electrical terms you need to know as an electrician. 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. The standard unit of measurement for electric current that is equal to one coulomb per second. Relief typically added to a sheet metal part to relieve stress, or the tear, that. Glossary of electrical engineering terms and their definitions. Ammeters are always connected in series with the circuit to be tested. Installed telecommunications, optical fiber, and electrical power cables that are not terminated at equipment and are. Below youll find over xx definitions of electrical terms. It is easy to get a little confused when you are talking to an electrician that has been called out to your home or office. Normally used in uk houses at 240v rms alternating at 50 times per second 50.
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