Utilities

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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omni directional antenna

Electrical equipment; Electricity

This is like a dipole antenna because it radiates its signal 360 degrees horizontally; however, its signal is flatter than a dipole's allowing for higher gain.

on load tap changer

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A tap changer that can be operated while the transformer is supplying load.

one-axis tracking (photovoltaic)

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A system capable of rotating about one axis for tracking of the sun.

open Link

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A fuse used on overhead electrical distribution systems that is held in place by two springs. This device and its holder have generally been replaced by Fused Cutouts where the ...

outage

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The state of a component or part of a power system that is not available for service because of some event associated with the component of power system. These are the longer term ...

outage, forced

Electrical equipment; Electricity

1. An outage that results from conditions directly associated with a power system component requiring that it be taken out of service either automatically or after switching ...