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Of or related to any publicy utility institution mandated with maintaining the infrastructure for a particular public service; such as the provision of water, gas and electricity.
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elbow
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A device used to connect a medium voltage cable (4-35KV nominal) to an electrical component such as a switch or transformer. Its name is derived from the fact that its shape is an ...
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electrical hazard
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A dangerous condition in which contact or equipment failure can result in electric shock, arc flash burn, thermal burn, or blast.
electrical relay
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A device designed to produce sudden predetermined changes in one or more electrical circuits after the appearance of certain conditions in the controlling circuit.
electrical rafety
Electrical equipment; Electricity
Recognizing hazards associated with the use of electrical energy and taking precautions so that hazards do not cause injury or death.
electrically safe work condition
Electrical equipment; Electricity
A state in which the conductor or circuit part to be worked on or near has been disconnected from energized parts, locked/tagged in accordance with established standards, tested ...
electrolyte (battery)
Electrical equipment; Electricity
In a lead-acid battery, the electrolyte is sulfuric acid diluted with water. It is a conductor and also a supplier of hydrogen and sulfate ions for the reaction.
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