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Utilities

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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anti-pumping device

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A feature incorporated in a Circuit Breaker or re-closing scheme to prevent repeated operation where the closing impulse lasts longer than the sum of the relay and CB operating ...

apparent power (volt-amps)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The product of the applied voltage and current in an ac circuit. Apparent power, or volt-amps, is not the true power of the circuit because the power factor is not considered in ...

arc

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A discharge of electricity through air or a gas.

arc flash

Electrical equipment; Electricity

An arcing fault is the flow of current through the air between phase conductors or phase and neutral or ground. An arcing fault can release tremendous amounts of concentrated ...

arc thermal performance value

Electrical equipment; Electricity

Maximum capability for arc flash protection of a particular garment or fabric measured in calories per square centimeter. Though both garments and fabrics can be used for ...

arcing time

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The time between instant of separation of the CB contacts and the instant of arc excitation.

armor

Electrical equipment; Electricity

An outer metal layer applied to a cable for mechanical protection. Armor is comprised of factory formed wire, designed to be applied to a range of conductor sizes. Preformed Line ...

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